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Easter 2021: How celebrations are taking virtual turn amid pandemic
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The holy day of Easter is celebrated with joy and pride by Christians all over the world and is considered one of the most auspicious days for the community. It marks Jesus Christ's resurrection. As mentioned in the Bible, Christ was crucified on the day of
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Restrictions on number of people visiting Sacred Heart Cathedral in Delhi
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): With another Holy Week under the shadow of the Covid-19 pandemic, Christians in the national capital marked Good Friday services with tight restrictions on gatherings.
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Good Friday reminds us about struggles and sacrifices of Jesus Christ: PM
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): On the occasion of Good Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Jesus Christ was a "perfect embodiment of compassion" and was devoted to serving the needy and healing the sick.
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COVID-19 protocols followed at church in Goa on Good Friday
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], April 2 (ANI): With all the COVID-19 safety protocols devotees attended the mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Panaji on Good Friday.
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BSE, NSE closed on account of Good Friday
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India and BSE Ltd (earlier known as Bombay Stock Exchange) were closed on account of Good Friday.
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Following lockdown rules a 'moral obligation', says Bombay Archbishop
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 11 (ANI): Archbishop of Bombay, Cardinal Oswald Gracias, has said that following the government's direction with regard to the national lockdown in wake of the coronavirus outbreak is a "moral obligation".
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Amid nationwide lockdown, mass gatherings at churches suspended on Good Fr
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 10 (ANI): Mass gatherings at churches across the country were suspended on the occasion of Good Friday, amid the nationwide lockdown imposed to stem the spread of coronavirus.
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Churches in Kerala broadcast Good Friday services amid COVID-19 lockdown
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Wayanad/Kochi (Kerala) [India], April 10 (ANI): With visits to the church and other religious places suspended across the country, churches in Wayanad and Kochi conducted prayer services on the occasion of Good Friday.
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Kiren Rijiju asks people to have 'positive hope' on Good Friday
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): As India continues its fight against coronavirus, Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju asked people to have a "positive hope" on the occasion of Good Friday.
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BSE, NSE shut on account of Good Friday
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 10 (ANI): The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India were shut on account of Good Friday.
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Good Friday: PM Modi remembers Jesus Christ
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 10 (ANI): On Good Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Jesus Christ and said that his "courage and righteousness stand out and so does his sense of justice."
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Easter 2019: Churches decked up as devotees gather for ceremonial mass
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai/Trivandrum/Puducherry (India), Apr 21 (ANI): Devotees gathered at churches across the country at midnight to begin celebrating Easter- a festival that marks the end of the 40-day period of fasting and penance.
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