A bishop performs a ritual during a mass prayer on Easter Sunday, at St. Joseph's Cathedral Church, in Prayagraj. Pic/PTI
People were seen gathering in churches on Easter Sunday, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ with prayers and devotion in Patna
Easter Sunday is observed with solemn prayers and joyful gatherings, symbolising victory of life over death through Jesus Christ’s resurrection
Marking hope and new beginnings, devotees attend special Easter services, remembering the resurrection of Jesus Christ
From early morning masses to joyful hymns, Easter Sunday sees churches filled with worshippers celebrating faith and renewal
According to Christian belief, Jesus rose from the dead on the third day following his crucifixion. Easter follows the lunar calendar and is celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon following the spring equinox
The festival follows a 40-day Lenten period, which this year began on February 18 with Ash Wednesday
During Lent, devotees engage in fasting, Lenten walks, special meditations, pilgrimages, and participation in the Way of the Cross, reflecting on Jesus' sufferings and sacrifice
The final week of Lent, observed as Holy Week, is particularly significant. It began with Palm Sunday, followed by Maundy Thursday on April 2, and Good Friday on April 3, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Bishops carried flickering candles during the midnight service, where the Paschal candle was lit, symbolising Christ’s resurrection
Good Friday is followed by Easter, marking the resurrection and considered the most important festival in Christianity.
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