Christians across Udupi district gathered in their respective parishes and participated in the Easter vigil service on Saturday.
According to a release issued by the Udupi Catholic Diocese here, the main celebration of the diocese was held at the Milagres Cathedral in Kallianpur under the leadership of Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi. The service began outside the church. The lights were switched off when the fire was lit. With the blessing of the new fire, the Paschal candle was lit and carried into the church. As the candle was placed on its stand in the sanctuary, the lights in the church were switched on.
After the homily, the water was blessed. People lit their candles as they renewed the baptismal vows following which the bishop and priests sprinkled holy water on the congregation.
At the end of the mass, Fr. Lawrence D’Souza, Rector of the cathedral, extended Easter greetings to all. He thanked everyone who had helped in the smooth conduct of all the services during the week.
