Christians across country observe Good Friday with prayers and penitence

Scores of people gather in churches across the country to offer prayers to Jesus Christ on Good Friday.

Published on: Apr 07, 2023 1:28 PM IST

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Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday or Black Friday, marks the day when Jesus Christ was crucified on the cross. On this day, scores of people gather in churches across the country to offer prayers to Jesus Christ. Here's how people across the country observed the day.  (HT Photo/Raj K Raj)

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A special mass service is held across churches on the day of Good Friday. (HT Photo/Raj K Raj)

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Devotees remembered the sufferings undergone by Jesus Christ 2000 years ago and his crucifixion.  (HT Photo/Raj K Raj)

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Hundreds of people walked bearing wooden crosses commemorating the final moments of Christ as part of the ‘Way of Cross’ processions held under the aegis of various churches.  (HT Photo/Raj K Raj)

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"Today on Good Friday, we recall the spirit of the sacrifice Lord Christ was blessed with. He withstood pain and suffering but never deviated from his ideals of service and compassion. May the thoughts of the Lord Christ keep inspiring people," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.  (HT Photo/Raj K Raj)