Special prayers in the churches of the State marked the Good Friday in which large number of people of Christian community of State participated. The day also called Balk Friday as it marks the crucification of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem. The CNI Church located at Rajpur Road witnessed a huge congregation of the devotees. Pastor PJ Singh of CNI church said that Jesus Christ laid down his life for the betterment of the humanity. He said that even after crucification Jesus spared his tormentors and appealed the god to forgive them as they do not knew what they are doing.
At the Church of Doon Bible Committee located at Chakrata Road Pastor Cl David and Daniel Raj led the mass prayers and told about the supreme sacrifice of Jesus to the devotees. Here too the devotees remembered the sacrifice of Jesus. Mass prayers were held at Saint Francis Church located at Convent of Jesus of Marry (CJM) and RP Church located at Clock Tower of the city from 12 noon to 3 pm. It is believed that Jesus was crucified at 12 noon and he bled to his death at 3 pm.
Good Friday would be followed with Easter celebrations on Sunday. It is believed that Christ was resurrected on Sunday which is a cause of celebration among the Christians. The Churches of the state would start special prayers at 5 in morning to mark the day of Easter on Sunday.