Tag: Good Friday

Passion Week
Significance of Passion Week from Palm to Easter Sunday

Bhubaneswar: Today is the Holy Saturday, celebrated by Christians all over the world as the last day of the Passion Week. Churches in Odisha will be crowded tonight with people attending vigil mass. According to Christian belief, it is the day Jesus descended into Hell before his Resurrection. The days falling between Palm Sunday and […]

  • Wednesday, 21 July 2021
Odisha observes Good Friday

Bhubaneswar: People in large number belonging to the Christian community thronged to churches across the state today to observe Good Friday by offering prayer and penance in honor of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Also referred to as Holy Friday, the day commemorates the suffering and death of Jesus Christ. Churches are decorated and different […]

  • Monday, 19 July 2021
PM Modi CM Naveen discussion on COVID-19
PM Modi, CM Naveen Wish People On Good Friday Amid COVID19 Crisis

Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Jesus Christ on Good Friday, saying he devoted his life to serve others.”Lord Christ devoted his life to serving others. His courage and righteousness stand out and so does his sense of justice,” Modi wrote on Twitter. He said we should remember Lord Christ and his commitment to truth, […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
Cuttack Covid Cases
Covid-19 Surge: Odisha Issues Fresh Guidelines, Bans Congregations For Religious Festivals In April

Bhubaneswar: It is testing time now not only for the people, but also for the State government following a steep rise in Covid-19 cases in the past one week. For the second time in row, the daily Covid-19 cases crossed the 200-mark in the State on Friday, prompting the government to issue fresh guidelines to […]

  • Thursday, 01 April 2021
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