Christians across Hyderabad observe Good Friday

Christians across the city observed Good Friday with special services, prayers, and passion plays. Major churches hosted multilingual gatherings and large congregations. The day commemorated Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, with rituals like the Way of the Cross and solemn masses marking the occasion

Hyderabad: Christians across the city observed Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Several churches in the city held special services, with the day marked by reflective sessions, prayers, and community gatherings.

St. Mary’s Basilica in Secunderabad organised a passion play at 7 am, followed by a solemn Holy Mass commemorating Jesus Christ’s Passion and veneration at 6 pm.

Other churches, including the CSI Wesley Church at Clock Tower, St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Gunfoundry, and St. George’s Church on Abid Road, organised day-long prayer sessions and reflections.

All the services were conducted in multiple languages, including English, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, catering to the diverse congregation.

Earlier in the day, many churches organised passion plays and the Way of the Cross, which were enacted by the church youth. The prayer services saw large numbers of people in attendance.

Good Friday is observed in honour and remembrance of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. It follows Maundy Thursday, which recalls the Last Supper before Easter Sunday. The most important symbol of this day is the crucifix, or cross, which represents the way Jesus died.

Photo: Surya Sridhar Photo: Surya Sridhar