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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru/Udupi
Mangaluru/Udupi, Apr 6: Christians across Mangaluru and Udupi diocese observed Maundy Thursday to commemorate the institution of the Holy Eucharist by Jesus Christ with church services on April 6 evening.
As per the ritual, the bishop washed the feet of selected people representing all men, women, youth, religious and elders as a message of Christ's humility and service. The ritual was observed in all churches in coastal Karnataka.
Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, bishop, diocese of Mangalore celebrated the Eucharistic celebration at Rosario Cathedral.
Rosario Cathedral, Hampankatta, Mangaluru
Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur
Holy Family Church, Brahmavar
Dr Gerald Issac Lobo, bishop, diocese of Udupi celebrated the Eucharistic celebration at Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur.
Fr Valerian Mendonca, rector, Milagres Cathedral Fr Joy Andrade, assistant parish priest Fr Denzil Martin of Pilar Fathers Fr Nithesh D'Souza concelebrated.
Bishop Gerald Issac Lobo washed the feets of 12 representatives denoting the act of Jesus Christ.
The faithful attended the Maundy Thursday rituals in strength not only for the evening Mass but even the night vigil services.
Maundy Thursday is followed by Good Friday, the day on which the crucifixion and death of Christ is commemorated.
Maundy Thursday at various churches:
- Our Lady of Dolorous Chapel, Kodialbail
- St Sebastian Church, Permannur
- Holy Rosary Church, Alangar
- St Francis Xavier Church, Udyavar
- Holy Family Church, Omzoor
- St John The Evangelist Church, Shankarpura
- St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia
- St Joseph the Worker Church, Vamanjoor
- St Xavier Church, Bejai
- St Joseph The Worker Church, Neermarga
- Our Lady of Miracles Church, Milagres
- Stella Maris Church, Kalmady