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, 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.
Archbishop Dominic Jala also offered a special prayer after the 'Way of the Cross' service at the Cathedral.
