Video: Pilgrims reenact Passion of Christ in Jerusalem on Good Friday He was flanked by men posing as Roman soldiers and had fake blood dripping down his chest as he lugged a giant cross down the street. Christians believe Jesus was crucified on Good Friday and resurrected on Easter Sunday. Israel's Tourism Ministry said it expects some 150,000 visitors in Israel during Easter week and the Jewish festival of Passover, which coincide this year.