Mangalore : Christians observe Good Friday with devotion and piety


Pics: Spoorthi Ullal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore

  • Udupi : Milagres cathedral - Kallianpur
  • Udupi : St Lawrence Church - Moodubelle
  • Udupi : Mount Rosary Church - Kallianpur
  • Udupi - Basrur Church
  • Udupi : Live way of cross at Kolalgiri Church
  • Mangalore : Urwa Church
  • Pictures from Ashoknagar Church

    Mangalore, Apr 18: Good Friday, which marks the crucification of Jesus Christ and is one of the most important days for Christians, was observed with solemnity and religious ardour across parishes in the city.

    Thousands of devotees took part in the Way of the Cross procession which depicted the events surrounding the crucification of Christ.

    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.

    The faithful gathered in large numbers in their respective churches and took part in the Good Friday service.

    Pictures from Kulshekar  & Milagres parishes:








































  • Udupi : Milagres cathedral - Kallianpur
  • Udupi : St Lawrence Church - Moodubelle
  • Udupi : Mount Rosary Church - Kallianpur
  • Udupi - Basrur Church
  • Udupi : Live way of cross at Kolalgiri Church
  • Mangalore : Urwa Church
  • Pictures from Ashoknagar Church

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    • Philip DSouza, Kumta

      Sat, Apr 19 2014

      Mr. Sahil Ahmed you are absolutely right! Jesus is not SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD" a Saviour of our Homes! May Jesus bless you and your family instansously!

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    • nelson, mangalore/kuwait

      Sat, Apr 19 2014

      Just looking at the pics sitting on your pc brings out the fervor of Good Friday in your heart. Wishing all the faithful a blessed Easter.

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    • Daniel, Udupi

      Sat, Apr 19 2014

      Acts 4:10-12 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. 11 This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’[a] 12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
      Philippians 2:10-11 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
      John 10:38 But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.

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    • Lancy Noronha, Bellore

      Sat, Apr 19 2014

      Thank you all!!!!

      Easter brings joy & happiness

      Easter brings God's endless blessings

      Easter brings humble/fresh love

      May the Jesus bless us all on this auspious day of Easter & be a changes in our life with Devine of greater prosperity, success and happiness.

      We wish you a "Happy Easter"

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    • Mangalore Catholic , Mangalore

      Sat, Apr 19 2014

      Thank you Mr. Sahil God Bless you

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    • Errol Ian Dsouza, kulshekar,mangalore

      Sat, Apr 19 2014

      thank you brother :) God Bless You too

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    • SAHIL AHMED, INDIA

      Sat, Apr 19 2014

      I BEING A MUSLIM, LOVE JESUS CHRIST (PROPHET ISA) WITH ALL MY HEART, MIND AND SOUL, WITHOUT WHICH I INFACT CAN'T BE A MUSLIM SO AS EVERYONE ELSE. TEACHINGS OF CHRIST ARE TOUGHER TO BE LIVED AND FOLLOWED. BUT, WITHOUT WHOM THERE CAN'T BE AN ETERNAL LIFE. THERE ARE LOT OF QUOTES IN QUARN, BIBLE AS WELL AS OTHER HOLY BOOKS ABOUT CHRIST. THE NAME MAY BE DIFFERENT BUT, IT POINTS OUT TO THE SAME PERSON NAMED JESUS CHRIST (MESSAIAH) OR SAVIOUR OF THE WORLD AND EVERYONE. AS HIS WORDS GO IN BIBLE: "I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE, COME INTO ME, YOU SHALL NOT DIE, BUT, WILL LIVE FOR LIFE ETERNAL" THE MESSAGE IS OBVIOUS WHICH WAS REITERATED LATER, PROPHET MOHAMMED TO FOLLOW THE TEACHINGS OF CHRIST (ISA). BUT, PEOPLE ARE SO RELUCTANT TO FOLLOW. BECAUSE, JESUS IS A SON OF GOD AND THE REPRESENTATIVE. WHOSE TEACHINGS ARE DIFFICULT TO A COMMON MEN TO FOLLOW AS PEOPLE HATE PEACE IN THIS WORLD".....
      HAPPY EASTER TO ALL MY CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AND SISTERS. MAY THE MESSAGE OF CHRIST REACH THE ENDS OF THE EARTH AND LET PEACE ESTABLISH BEFORE HE RETURNS BACK TO THIS EARTH TO JUDGE THE GOOD AND EVIL.

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    • Deerick, Fernandes

      Sat, Apr 19 2014

      Thank you Sahil. Thank You Very Much.May God Bless you.

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    • Jagdish Kumar, Udupi/Dubai

      Fri, Apr 18 2014

       Good Friday wishes to you all

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    • Abhijith Shetty, Kundapur

      Fri, Apr 18 2014

      Good Friday/Happy Easter to everybody. God bless all of you!
      I live in US but we dont get any holidays here but in India we do. India Rocks :)

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    • Prakash Antony , Dubai/kanajar

      Fri, Apr 18 2014

      ಮಾಗ್ತಾಂ ಸರ್ವಾಂಕ್ ಬರೊ ನಿಮಾಣೊ ಸುಕ್ರಾರ್.

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    • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

      Fri, Apr 18 2014

      I QUOTE THE WORDS OF JESUS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT

      "I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD"


      John 8:12

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    • Kurt Waschnig, Oldenburg, Germany

      Fri, Apr 18 2014

      ´CHRISTIANS are today celebrating Good Friday, the yearly reminder of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the Son of God and supreme model of believers. The death of Jesus Christ on the Cross of Calvary remains the central paradox upon which the Christian faith is based. The paradox arises from the suffering and humiliating death of Jesus on the one hand, and his divinity on the other. Christian believers for over 2000 years have annually celebrated His death for its vicarious and atoning value. Ordinarily, Good Friday should be a day of sorrow and of mourning over the death of an innocent person who did no harm to anyone, but who was nevertheless hated, humiliated and crucified for proclaiming the truth to the world. The events of the day thus throw up the question: What is good about this day of wickedness, anguish, sorrow and death? But taken within the context of atonement and seen in the light of the resurrection and the salvation Jesus won through his death, it is understandable that this Friday should be universally acclaimed as “Good Friday” by Christians all over the world.   However, beyond the ritual of re-enacting the crucifixion and other acts symbolising the passion of Christ on this day and around this time, Good Friday is significant as a day of meditation on the cross and its meaning  not only for the Christian life, but for all meaningful life. Human beings´ propensity for seeking success and prosperity while rejecting the pains and sacrifices that must be endured before hand, contradicts the call to sacrifice that Good Friday represents. A disposition towards crass materialism, excessive wealth accumulation, blind pleasure and conspicuous consumption is clearly at variance with the spirit of this holy day.
      A few thoughts to ponder on this Easter weekend as the flowers burst forth, the birds return, the world is reborn after the bleak days of winter, Christian believers are renewed in their faith and the rest of us may celebrate our tolerance, diversity and sense of community.´
      Today is a special day. I love Easter!

      Best regards

      Kurt Waschnig, Oldenburg/Germany

      email:oldenburg1952@yahoo.de

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    • Amin Bhoja, Patte / Riyadh

      Fri, Apr 18 2014

      Religious faith and our livings within.May 'GOD' bless all.

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    • ISMAIL.K.PERINJE, PERINJE

      Fri, Apr 18 2014

      Wishing you all GOOD FRIDAY.....

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    • Dr Aloysius, mangalore/U.S.A

      Fri, Apr 18 2014

      Dear Mr Ismail, Thank you for your kind words. God Bless you & your Family kind regards

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    • Henry misquith, Bahrain

      Fri, Apr 18 2014

      Wishing you all a Blessed and Holy Good Friday.

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    • mohan amin, Mumbai

      Fri, Apr 18 2014

      On This Holy Day
      May His Light Guide our Path
      May His Love Grace our Heart
      And May His Sacrifice Strengthen
      our Soul !
      GOOD FRIDAY to all...

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    • DENZIL FERNANDES,MANGALORE, mangalore

      Fri, Apr 18 2014

      WELL SAID MOHAN AMIN ! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ESPECIALLY DURING THIS HOLY WEEK AND ALWAYS!!

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