Christians across two Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are observing the Good Friday today, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and His death at Calvary.
Good Friday falls after 40 days of fasting prayers. In Hyderabad and Secunderabad twin cities, Christians from all strata of society congregate in the churches to meditate upon the seven words that Lord Jesus Christ uttered on the cross, experiencing excruciating pain and agony.
The famous churches in twin cities such as 177-year-old St. Mary's Basilica church, Lutheran Church, centenary Wesley and Baptist churches and Millenium Methodist Church hold traditional prayers on the occasion. Our correspondent reports that devotees in large numbers witness Passion Plays, the enactment of Jesus Christ suffering till his crucifixion on the cross, exclusively at St. Joseph's and All Saints' churches.
Piety in overwhelming numbers offers prayers at Asia's famous church CSI Cathedral in Medak of Telangana.
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