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Christians across India offer prayers on Good Friday

Last updated on - Mar 29, 2024, 16:54 IST
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Church members enact crucifixion of Jesus in Hyderabad

A member of the church enacts the crucifixion of Jesus as part of the "Good Friday" at St Joseph's Cathedral at Abids in Hyderabad on Friday. Pics: Suman Reddy D

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Devotees perform re-enactment of crucifixion of Jesus in Chennai

Christian devotees perform in a re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday procession in Chennai. Photos by Ramesh Shankar
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Good Friday procession in Kochi

​Nuns along with other Christian devotees hold wooden crosses as they take part in the Good Friday procession in Kochi. (Reuters photo)

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Devotees offer prayers in Kolkata

Christians light candles as they pray at a church on Good Friday in Kolkata. (AP Photo)

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Why is Good Friday celebrated

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. This day is of great importance in Christian theology, for it marks the start of the Passion of Christ and precedes the celebration of Easter Sunday, which is a symbol of his resurrection. Pics: Suman Reddy D

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Traditions of Good Friday

To observe Good Friday, there are several customs and traditions in place and they slightly differ from one country to another. But, the most common ones include - fasting, charity, reading the Bible, visiting the Church and the likes. Pics: Suman Reddy D

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