How Did Good Friday Get Its Name?

Unlike Palm Sunday or Holy Thursday, Good Friday 's name doesn't seem totally logical at first glance. Think about it: It's the most solemn day of Holy Week -- the day worshippers spend mourning Jesus' death -- so it may feel a bit strange that it's called Good. And, it turns out, this Friday isn't considered "good" everywhere. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia, it remains unclear how Good Friday got its name. The Methodist reverend and professor Laurence Hull Stookey suggested it comes fro...