Good Friday 2026 — Year A

Observance

Good Friday
Anno Domini 2026, The 3rd of April
Sunday, Holy Day and Commemoration Lectionary — Year A
Liturgical Colors: Red

Acclamations

Celebrant: Blessed be our God.

People: Now and for ever. Amen.

Collects

Almighty God, we beseech you graciously to behold this your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed and given into the hands of sinners, and to suffer death upon the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

Lessons

Genesis 22:1–18 or Isaiah 52:13–53:12
Psalm 22:1–21 or Psalm 22:1–11 or Psalm 40:1–16 or Psalm 69:1–22
Hebrews 10:1–25
John 18:1–19:37 or John 19:1–37