HT Bureau,
DIPHU, April 7: With the rest of the nation Good Friday commemorating the suffering and death of Jesus Christ was observed by the Christian community here in Diphu town by conducting the Good Friday service in respective churches.
The Catholic community here in Diphu town observed the Good Friday by taking out the station of the cross, which was joined by priests, nuns and laymen. The station of the cross is of 14 stations and on each station a cross or a picture of the suffering of Christ is hung. On each station the crowd (including priests, nuns and laymen) pause for a moment to contemplate on the passion of Christ and prayer then move to the next station.
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The first station of the cross started from the residence of Rowelson Teron, Rongpangbong and moved towards Phonglangso, Rongtharve, Rongkhelan and culminated at the Cathedral of the Risen Lord.
In the station of the cross imitating the carrying of the cross by Jesus, Fr. Thomas Marippurath carried the cross. Later, in the rest of other stations the cross was carried by the laymen. Fr. Anthony Ingti Kathar also joined in the station of the cross.
It was followed with the veneration of the cross. By kneeling, bowing and kissing the cross by priests, nuns and faithful in remembrance of the passion of Christ.
Fr. Thankachen Joseph in his Good Friday message said on Good Friday the Christian remember about the self denial and self surrender by Jesus for the salvation of humanity. Jesus suffered and died for mankind so that there is salvation for all. Death has also its meaning. Death is not a sad event for human beings as Jesus died and rose again the third day so that new life is born. Jesus wants to teach everyone that death is not the end, but the beginning of a new life, Fr. Tankachen said.
The service ended with the distribution of Holy Communion by Priests to the faithful.
