Good Friday was observed with solemnity and religious fervour by the Christian community while remembering the crucifixion of lord Jesus Christ.
Special worship services were conducted in churches of the city, and the believers read the seven last words of Jesus Christ, which he uttered while on the cross. Giving the message of sacrifice and martyrdom of lord Jesus Christ a massive “Way of the Cross” rally was taken out from St Joseph’s Church.
Hundreds of people from the community attended the special worship service in St Paul’s Church on Good Friday and sang a devotional song, “Mohabbat Khuda Ki Dikhane Ke liye Salib Par Chadh Gaya Yishu, Pahna Kanton Ka Taaj Ki Bach Jayen Gunahgaar.” (To demonstrate the love of God, Jesus died on the cross, wore the crown of thorns to save humanity from their sins.) Rev DB Thapa read the seven words that Jesus uttered while on the cross and Rev PS Naag delivered message on
the 7th word.
People of the community attended special Good Friday service at St Matthew’s Church Danganiya from 12 noon to 3 pm. Rev Ajay Martin said that remembering the sacrifice of lord Jesus Christ for the mankind, the seven words uttered by the lord on the cross have been read. Special prayer was offered for peace, unity and brotherhood on the occasion.
He said that the forty-day fasting observed by the Christians concluded today. Saturday would be observed as ‘Peace Day.’
Prayers would be offered on the day. On April 20, Sunday, along with conducting worship services at churches, the resurrection of lord Jesus Christ would be celebrated,
he added.
Priest of St Joseph’s church Fr Joseph Churapuram said that on Good Friday, the sufferings of lord Jesus Christ, who had laid down his life on the cross for the sins of mankind, have been remembered.
To give the message of lord Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and forgiveness, people of the community take out “The Way of the Cross” in the form of rally. Prayer was offered in churches for the humanity.
On the eve of Easter, special prayers will be offered in churches from 11.30 pm, which will continue until 2 am.