Mangalore & Udupi: Easter Vigil heralds Resurrection of Christ - Celebrations galore


Udupi Pics : Umesh Marpalli
Mangalore Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore

 

Mangalore, Apr 19: Christians across the twin districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi began Easter celebrations on Saturday April 19 evening, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

The Holy Week which began with Palm Sunday, culminates with the Easter Sunday. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday marked the passion of Christ and crucification, respectively.

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The Easter Vigil Masses were attended by thousands of faithful in their respective parishes. The congregation lit candles signifying the victory of light over darkness and thereby enlightenment. Chanting of psalms and scriptures resonated in the air.

The candlelight ceremonies included the blessing of the Pascal candle and blessing of fire and holy water. The church organ, which in the Lenten season was silent, was enlivened by the choirs.

  

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  • Dr. Cajetan Coelho, Goa, India

    Tue, Apr 22 2014

    Happy Easter. Praise the Lord. Alleluia !

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  • Lancy Henry Moras, Moushmi Creations

    Sun, Apr 20 2014

    Alleluia, He has truly Risen. He has Risen 2000 years ago and He will not Rise once again. It is we, you and me have to Rise from our past for a blissful tomorrow. Every Easter He waits for our Resurrection from our sinful life to a new life of faith, love, charity, humility and of course forgiveness. May this Easter Rise you and me, from yesterday to a wonderful tomorrow to enjoy His Peace, Happiness and Prosperity in our life.


    Happy Resurrection to a new life. Happy Easter to one and all.

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  • Cyril Dsouza, Mumbai

    Sun, Apr 20 2014

    Wish you all a very Happy and Joyous
    feast of the risen Lord

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  • Vivian John veigas, Bajpe/bahrain

    Sun, Apr 20 2014

    Happy Easter to all daijiworld readers

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  • Allwyn, Mangalore

    Sun, Apr 20 2014

    Wishing you all a Happy Easter, May the Risen Lord Bless everyone.

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  • gabriel, sagar

    Sun, Apr 20 2014

    Here it's a Easter Wish: Shalom
    Here it's a Easter Prayer: Pax Christi
    Here it's a Easter Song: Alleluia

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  • Mukesh, Mangalore

    Sun, Apr 20 2014

    Happy Easter to all my Christian Brothers and Sisters.

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  • WALTER MONTEIRO, ABUDHABI/belman

    Sun, Apr 20 2014

    I wish a very HAPPY EASTER TO ALl.Bhghi Paskean Fest Magthan.

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  • Valson Mendonsa, Mangalore/USA

    Sun, Apr 20 2014

    Wish you all 'A HAPPY EASTER' in our home town..Nice Pics..such huge crowd never get to see here..God Bless you all!!

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  • Max and Jessie Rasquinha, Mangalore, Houston/Dallas, Texas

    Sun, Apr 20 2014

    So much to witness so soon from a distance the solemnity and grace of the Easter vigil taking place in Mangalore, our beloved home town, under the guidance and leadership of Bishop Aloysius added with his clergy and his community.

    Thousands of people congregating the spirit of Christ and seeking God's blessings on our families, on our towns, on our countries, and most importantly on our ever disturbing world with so many calamities.

    Special prayers are recited in Australia, Maleysia and America for the mysterious disappearance of Maleysian Airline flt 370 the tragedy at Mount Everest thru the unexpected avalanche, and now the tragedy of the Cruise in South Korea where hundreds of school children still missing after 4 days of sinking.

    Needless to say, the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia is also a major concern for escalation. There is so much of unrest in so many places - why?

    All the above calamities and situations are sad and need be remembered in our prayers and thoughts during this time of Easter.

    During the recent visit of Her Majesty, the Queen of England to Vatican, it was an amazing fact and feeling that Pope Francis requested Her Majesty to pray for Him. That shows the power and value of prayer in these changing times. We all need peace, and we all need prayers, specially during this week the world at large is commemorating the history that took place nearly 2000 years ago in Jerusalem.

    Happy Easter to all of you.

    Mangalore needs timely rain. Mangalore also needs peaceful outcome of the elections. All of these are the priorities of our thoughts and prayers.

    Happy Easter to all of you.

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  • Hilary Crasta, Farla ,Rome

    Sun, Apr 20 2014

    Wish you all a happy easter.May the risen saviour protect and bless us all.have a blessed Easter.

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  • Clement, Mangalore/Dubai

    Sun, Apr 20 2014

    HAPPY EASTER TO ALL. LET RESURRECTED JESUS BLESS EVERYONE.

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  • Henry misquith, Bahrain

    Sat, Apr 19 2014

    May the peace, joy,happiness & blessings of Risen Lord be with you & your fly @ this Easter season & always. Happy Easter to all the daiji readers & friends.

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  • Cynthia, Moodbidri

    Sat, Apr 19 2014

    Happy easter to all my dear ones

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  • Evans Christopher Sumitra, Udupi, Dubai, New York

    Sat, Apr 19 2014

    HAPPY EASTER TO ONE AND ALL. God bless and have a safe and enjoyable Easter Sunday with family and friends. Beautiful pictures by Umesh Marpalli and Dayanand Kukkaje.

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  • juliet mascarenhas, bejai mangalore

    Sat, Apr 19 2014

    Happy Easter to all.

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  • Sir Lancelot, Manglore

    Sat, Apr 19 2014

    GLORIA, HOSSANNA in the highest.
    may the Risen LORD bless each n everyone abundantly.
    HAPPY EASTER TO ALL including Daiji world e-media staff and management and readers.

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