April 3rd - Good Friday

Good Friday is the second day of the Triduum [Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday].  The Tenebrae services were held at midnight on each day.  The service on Good Friday would begin with the creeping to the cross. The congregation would approach the cross barefoot and on their knees.  The hearse would have only one candle lit.

The use of nails and iron tools was forbidden on Good Friday. 

A mystery play of the crucifixion would also be performed.  This was to help instruct the congregation about significance of Good Friday and the gospel.  All religious services were conducted in Latin which the majority of the congregation did not understand.