Switzerland. Canton Ticino. Mendrisio. Good Friday Procession. Religious and liturgical character of the historical procession. Jesus Christ is on the ground during the reconstitution of the Way of the Cross. Large Holy Cross made of wood. Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, It is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday and Black Friday. © 2001 Didier Ruef