Penitents hang on crosses as they are crucified during Good Friday Lenten rites in Cutud, northern Philippines
Good Friday, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, was observed today across the country by Christians who held special prayers in churches and undertook fasts as a way of renunciation of earthly comforts.
Christians in Kerala held day-long prayers, abstained from all worldly comforts and congregated in large numbers in churches for special prayers to mark the day.
"Stations of the Cross" processions were taken out in towns and villages across the state with devotees bearing wooden crosses depicting the final hours of Jesus from his condemnation to the laying of the body in the tomb after crucifixion on the mount Calvary.
Good Friday also marks the most important day of the season of Lent, when the faithful lead a frugal life shunning all luxury and physical comforts to gain spiritual strength.
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