Scores of faithful observe Maundy Thursday across Mangaluru, Udupi


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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.

 

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  • Evans C Sumitra, Udupi/New York, USA.

    Thu, Apr 01 2021

    Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai, What a comment at this time of this Lent season and followed by Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter.

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 01 2021

    i thank God for allowing dis year 2 attend da mass service even after covid19 second wave is prevalent. . infact da sermon was bit shortened & completed within 1½ hours with adoration. private adoration is available in da church till tomorros12:00noon.

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Thu, Apr 01 2021

    This has been seen in my life since I was 6 years (Before that I do not remember). But none of the priests wash the feet of the people like Jesus did. In fact very rare people walk without footwear nowadays.....!????

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Apr 01 2021

    Love one another as I have loved you - John 13 : 34 ...

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