Good Friday observed in Nagaland with special prayers and procession

Guwahati: Good Friday, which commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, was observed by Christians in Nagaland with special prayer services and processions.

Catholic believers in the state capital of the Christian-majority state staged a parade from the Old MLA Hostel crossroads to St Francis de Sales Parish while carrying a wooden cross to represent Christ’s ultimate sacrifice. Moreover, they gathered in churches to observe the day with special prayers.

In his message on Good Friday, Nagaland Governor La Ganesan said “The death of Jesus Christ provided the perfect atoning sacrifice for sin.” “We remember the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ and His unconditional love for us. I wish everyone a blessed and meaningful Good Friday,” Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio tweeted. 

Easter Dawn Service will be held at Naga Solidarity Park in Kohima on Sunday morning as part of the Kohima Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship’s (KBPF) celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection.

Nagaland BJP president Temjen Imna Along took to Twitter, saying, “May the spirit of this auspicious Good Friday infuse our life with courage and strength and bring about abundant joy and prosperity.”