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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru/Udupi
Mangaluru/Udupi, Apr 8: Christians across the twin districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi began Easter celebrations in the evening on Saturday, April 8.
The Easter celebration commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Holy Week which began with Palm Sunday on April 2, culminates with Easter Sunday on April 9.
Maundy Thursday and Good Friday marked the passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, respectively.
Rosario Cathedral, Mangaluru
Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur
The Easter Vigil Masses were attended by thousands of faithful in their respective parishes.
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- St Mary's Syrian Orthodox Cathedral, Brahmavar
- Stella Maris Church, Kalmady
- Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi
- St Joseph the Worker Church, Neermarga
- Holy Rosary Church, Alangar
- Sacred Heart Church, Surathkal
- St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia
- St Sebastian Church, Permannur
- St Xavier Church, Bejai
- Holy Family Church, Omzoor
- Milagres Church, Hampankatta
- St Thomas the Apostle Church, Nirkan
- Our Lady of Dolorous Chapel, Kodialbail
- St Francis Xavier Church, Udyavar
- St Francis Xavier Church, Mudarangadi
- St John The Evangelist Church, Shankerpura
- Holy Family Church, Brahmavar