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Christians celebrate Easter with gaiety


Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Mar 27, 2016: Easter is being celebrated with traditional enthusiasm and religious fervour in  the city and across the district by Christian brethren  on March 27,  Sunday.  The festival marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

 

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The celebrations  began on March 26, Saturday  with Easter Vigil Masses. Thousands of faithful attended the masses in their parishes and lit  candles  highlighting the victory of light over darkness. There was also the blessing of fire and holy water and blessing of Pascal candle. The devout also chanted psalms and scripture.