Good Friday, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, was observed across Meghalaya today with special prayers in churches as faithful undertook fasts as a way of renunciation of earthly comforts.
Special sermons on salvation and partaking in the 'Lord's Supper' marked the celebration of the Holy Week which began last Sunday, also called the Palm Sunday, and will culminate this Sunday, the Easter.
Special prayers were offered at the feet of the Holy Cross in the Catholic Cathedral, one of the most prominent landmarks in the state capital, and a procession was also undertaken.
The Cathedral Church of Mary Help of Christians is the principal place of worship of the over 3,00,000-strong Catholics of the Shillong Archdiocese which covers the Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Christian-dominated Meghalaya.
Other Christian denominations also observed the day by attending special prayer services in their respective churches. Many of the Christians here were also seen dressed in black to signify a sad day.
