Orthodox Good Friday is observed by the Orthodox Christian Church on the Friday before Easter, according to the Julian calendar, which results in its celebration occurring later than in Western churches that follow the Gregorian calendar. This day is also referred to as Great Friday, Holy Friday, and Holy and Great Friday. It is not a public holiday, but it is a significant day of fasting, particularly for Greek Orthodox Christians in the United States. Customs on this day include evening liturgies throughout Holy Week, special liturgies for children, and the reading of the Gospels that recount the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In many churches, icons of Jesus are removed from the crosses and wrapped in linen to symbolize burial rites. Additionally, some Bulgarian churches have a tradition where individuals pass under a table to light a candle, symbolizing the washing away of sins.