Easter celebrated with fervour in Mangaluru
The Hindu
MANGALURU
Christians in Mangaluru celebrated Easter with fervour on Sunday. Easter celebrations commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, began with Easter Vigil Mass at Rosario Cathedral on Saturday evening. Christians across the diocese congregated in churches to celebrate the joyful feast.
Bishop of Mangaluru Peter Paul Saldanha led the ceremony starting from blessing of Pascal candle which signifies the victory of light over darkness. He also blessed the fire and holy water before the Holy Eucharist began.
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