Easter 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on Easter and hoped that the special occasion would deepen the spirit of harmony in the society. PM Modi also remembered the holy thoughts of Lord Jesus Christ on the occasion of Easter.
Easter is celebrated by Christians around the world in recognition of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
He further wished that the occasion inspires people to serve the society and help in empowering the downtrodden. “Happy Easter! May this special occasion deepen the spirit of harmony in our society. May it inspire people to serve society and help empower the downtrodden. We remember the holy thoughts of Jesus Christ on this day.
President Draupadi Murmu also remembered the people on the occasion of Easter and the message of love and forgiveness given by Jesus by sacrificing his life for truth and justice. He further said that Easter is a symbol of love and compassion.
“Easter greetings to all citizens, especially to the Christian community. Easter is a symbol of love and compassion. Jesus gave us the message of love and forgiveness by sacrificing his life for truth and justice. Let us follow the example of the Lord and spread love. And spread harmony.” Jesus,’ the president tweeted.
other leaders on easter
Several other leaders also took to Twitter to wish people on the occasion of Easter.
Easter prayer in churches at midnight
Easter prayers were held at midnight in various churches across the country. Many people gathered in different churches across the country to offer midnight prayers. Easter services were held at Syro-Malabar Church in Kochi, Sacred Heart Cathedral in Delhi and others. Devotees also light lamps during worship. They were seen inside churches by candlelight. The cathedral church was decked up with lights that gave the impression as if the entire sacred structure was ablaze with orange and red hues.
Cardinal George Alencherry, head of the Syro-Malabar Church, led the mass at midnight. Addressing the mass, Alencherry said, “Arise for the Messiah humanity, whose victory is the resurrection of the Messiah humanity“Service to God is the service that gives life and that is what we should continue.” Praying for peace and harmony, Alencherry said, “With the Messiah comes the gift of God. Christians should think of glory. We should be able to develop a culture of purpose and life.” “Let there be peace in the Church, in the family and in the world,” he said.
Father Walter de Sa of a church in Goa explained the importance of Easter candles. We will light candles that we call Easter candles that represent the Lord because he has said I am the light of the world,” he said.
about easter
The day celebrates the return of Jesus Christ, who offered himself as a sacrifice for the sins of humanity. The resurrection establishes him as the real Son of God, who conquered evil and death before ascending to heaven.
According to the New Testament of the Bible, Easter occurs three days after the crucifixion of Jesus by the Romans and culminates in the “Passion of the Christ”. The event begins with a 40-day fast called Lent and ends in Holy Week.
People celebrate Easter with chocolate-filled eggs and bunnies. Easter celebrations begin late Saturday night with the Easter Vigil, a liturgical ceremony in many churches. There are also non-religious events, including the tradition of the Easter egg, which symbolizes fertility and birth, as well as the Easter Bunny, who brings chocolate and sweets to children on Sunday mornings.
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