City celebrates Easter on a joyous note today
1 year, 9 months ago

City celebrates Easter on a joyous note today

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated by the faithful with ‘He has risen’ greetings. Churches all over will hold vigil and sunrise services, to mark Easter Sunday. Raju Alex said “Anthony Poola will be serving Easter vigil service at St Mary’s basilica, Secunderabad. After 40 days of fasting, now they will be getting back to regular practice after a feast-like atmosphere at home.” St George’s Anglican church will see the congregation marching inside the church at five in the morning for the sunrise service, Rev. The congregation will be in full attendance.” Rev G. Kiran Kumar, presbytery, Wesley church at Clock Tower in Secunderabad, said “along with the sunrise services, including the holy communion, the other services are in Telugu and English.

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