Mangalore: Good Friday Observed with Solemnity in City
Pics: Spoorthi Ullal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Mangalore, Apr 6: Good Friday, one of the most important days in the Christian calendar, was observed with solemnity in various parishes across the city on Friday April 6.
Thousands of devotees flocked to their respective churches to participate in the Good Friday service.
Good Friday observance at Holy Cross Church, Kulshekar, and Milagres Church
The Way of the Cross was enacted in the churches, depicting the events surrounding the crucification of Jesus Christ. The devotees carried images of Jesus and Mother Mary.
The church ceremonies on this day include reading of the Passion of Christ, reciting a string of prayers, unveiling and veneration of the Cross and communion service.
At Milagres Church, statues representing the stations have been installed along the compound wall and the congregation moved from station to station, reciting the relevant prayers.
Mumbai: Way of the Cross Held at Holy Trinity Church, Powai
By Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network – Mumbai
Mumbai, Apr 6 : The Way of the Cross was organized by Holy Trinity Church, Powai on the occasion of Good Friday from 6.30 am morning.
The mobile event had actors enacting the 14 Stations across Nahur, Bhandup, Kanjurmarg and Powai localites on an open truck. The procession started from Asian paints, Nahur and after covering 7 kms concluded at the Holy Trinity Church, Powai.
Huge number of Christians joined the walking pilgrimage on this day of fast, prayer, penance and abstinence.
Parish Priest Fr Rudolf Athrade along with Fr Gavin Lopez and Br D Michael Pinto lead and organized the event.