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Why is Good Friday called Good Friday? Meaning behind name explained

Brother Kennedy Oronjo (right) with his colleague Br Vincent Oloo at a past Church service. Br Oronjo has appealed to the government to allow church services to continue but with restriction just like supermarkets and matatus. [Courtesy]

The most important weekend of the Christian calendar has arrived as millions celebrate Easter.

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