Good Friday Celebrations in Twin Cities

     Written by : SMTV24x7 | Fri, Mar 30, 2018, 11:27 AM

Good Friday Celebrations in Twin Cities

Hyderabad, Mar 30: One of the most important festivals observed by Christians all over the world is Good Friday.

It is a solemn day mourning the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. Also known as Great Friday, Holy Friday or Black Friday, many Christians spend the day fasting as it is a day of mourning and penance. This year, it falls on March 30.

The Churches of all denominations in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad put in place necessary arrangements for the conduct of special services on Good Friday and Easter on Sunday next.

In view of a large number of devout Christians expected to offer prayers on the two holy days, major churches like the over 100-year-old St.Mary's Basilica, St.George Church, Wesley Church and All Saints church made special arrangements like putting up "pandals" (tents) and additional seating facilities.

The Methodist Church commemorates Good Friday too with fasting, as well as a service of worship, often based on the Seven Last Words from the Cross. The Protestant communities also hold special services on this holy day.

For Christians, the day is crucial as ever since Jesus Christ died and was raised, they believe that the cross and resurrection of Jesus to be the decisive turning point for all creation. Thus the day is of supreme importance to the people following the faith.