<p>de</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters from Deccan Herald, Priest Arogya Das said that Good Friday is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. Christians undertake a fast for 40 days prior to the occasion. Easter will be celebrated on Sunday. <br /><br />Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after crucifixion. His resurrection is celebrated as Easter Sunday. A special programme will be conducted on Sunday, he added.<br /><br />Butter milk was distributed among the devotees. <br /><br />Church priests’ Alexander, Justin, Kristharaj, Vimal and others were present.<br />In Gauribidanur<br /><br />Good Friday was observed at the Italing Memorial Church, located in the heart of the town on Friday.</p>.<p>A special mass was organised and scores of believers attended the event.<br /><br />CSI Church, Italing memorial Church, Nagappa block Jerusalem Church observed Good Friday. Edward Anil, Secretary Jayaprakash, Rutam, Suresh and others took part in the ceremony.</p>
<p>de</p>.<p>Speaking to reporters from Deccan Herald, Priest Arogya Das said that Good Friday is a religious holiday observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. Christians undertake a fast for 40 days prior to the occasion. Easter will be celebrated on Sunday. <br /><br />Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after crucifixion. His resurrection is celebrated as Easter Sunday. A special programme will be conducted on Sunday, he added.<br /><br />Butter milk was distributed among the devotees. <br /><br />Church priests’ Alexander, Justin, Kristharaj, Vimal and others were present.<br />In Gauribidanur<br /><br />Good Friday was observed at the Italing Memorial Church, located in the heart of the town on Friday.</p>.<p>A special mass was organised and scores of believers attended the event.<br /><br />CSI Church, Italing memorial Church, Nagappa block Jerusalem Church observed Good Friday. Edward Anil, Secretary Jayaprakash, Rutam, Suresh and others took part in the ceremony.</p>
