Mangalore: Christians Across City Observe Maundy Thursday
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Daijiworld Media Network—Mangalore (RD/CN)
Mangalore, Apr 1: Maundy Thursday was observed with religious fervour in various churches across the diocese on the evening of Thursday April 1.
Maundy Thursday, also called Holy Thursday, is the beginning of the three-day celebration of Easter, which signifies Triduum, remembering the last supper, the crucifixion and death of Jesus, and resurrection to new life.
Maundy Thursday commemorates the last supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles and the clergy celebrated the Holy Mass at various churches in the city.
It was on this day that Jesus took bread and wine and shared them with his disciples, and the practice continues. During the last supper, Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, which reminds Christians of the virtues of humility, sharing, and love towards fellow men.
Bishop Aloysius Paul D'Souza celebrated the Holy Mass at Rosario Cathedral, here on Thursday evening along with many priests.
A large number of faithful attended the liturgical service on Maundy Thursday evening despite the humidity. The diocese has a vibrant Catholic community that has been fostered by the sustained Christian faith of many generations of ancestors.