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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru/Udupi

Mangaluru/Udupi, Apr 1: Christians across Mangaluru and Udupi diocese observed Maundy Thursday to commemorate the institution of the Holy Eucharist by Jesus Christ with church services on the evening of April 1.

The Eucharistic Mass was offered by Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha at Rosario Cathedral in Mangaluru.

As per the ritual, the bishop washed the feet of selected people representing all men, women, youth, religious and elders as a message of Christ's humility and service. The ritual was observed in all churches in the coast.

Rosario Cathedral, Mangaluru

Milagres Cathedral, Udupi

The faithful attended the Maundy Thursday rituals in strength not only for the evening mass but even the night vigil services. Maundy Thursday is followed by Good Friday, the day on which the crucifixion and death of Christ is commemorated.

Maundy Thursday at other churches:

• St Joseph the worker Church, Neermarga
• St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia
• Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi
• St Anne Church, Kelarai
• St Jude Shrine, Pakshikere
• St Anthony's Church, Kulur
• St Lawrence Church, Bondel
• Saint Teresa of Kolkata Church, Paldane
• St Joseph the Worker Church, Vamanjoor