Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru/Udupi
Mangaluru/Udupi, Apr 7: Christians across Mangaluru and Udupi diocese observed Good Friday on April 7, to commemorate the Passion of Christ and his death on the Cross.
Peter Paul Saldanha, Bishop, Diocese of Mangaluru, was the chief celebrant of the mass held Mother of God Church, Shaktinagar.
Dr Gerald Issac Lobo, Bishop, Diocese of Udupi, celebrated the ceremonies at Milagres Cathedral Kallianpur.The ceremony began with the silent entrance of the bishop and other priests. Proclamation of the passion, veneration of the cross, ceremonial prayers and holy communion were held on the occasion.
The sermons across churches concentrated on wide and varied contemporary matters with a focus on the crucifixion of Christ. The service included the reading of the Passion of Christ, reciting a string of prayers, unveiling and veneration of the Cross and communion service.
Milagres Cathedral Kallianpur
Mother of God Church, Shaktinagar
Our Lady of Dolorous Chapel, Kodialbail
The city and also other places of the diocese and also parishes of the Udupi diocese observed Good Friday with devotion.
Earlier in the day, thousands of devotees had flocked their respective churches to take part in the Good Friday prayer service which started with the Way of the Cross.
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