Good Friday observance held in Kohima and Kiphire with prayers, Stations of the Cross and Veneration of the Holy Cross.
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DIMAPUR — The Good Friday observance was held at Mary Help of Christians Cathedral, Kohima, commemorating the passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ, led by Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima Diocese.
The Passion of Christ was enacted by the Cathedral Catholic Youth Movement (CCYM), followed by the liturgical service wherein the faithful gathered in prayerful silence to participate in the Liturgy of the Word, the Veneration of the Holy Cross, and Holy Communion, an update stated.
The congregation participated in prayers for the universal Church, world leaders, and all people in need, reflecting the Church’s call for peace, reconciliation, and compassion.
A highlight of the observance was the Veneration of the Cross, where the faithful approached the altar in silence to pay homage to the Cross, a symbol of Christ’s sacrifice and love for mankind.
“The Good Friday observance concluded in silence, leaving the faithful in anticipation of the celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord at Easter,” it stated.
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St. Peter's Parish Kiphire: St. Peter’s Parish, Kiphire, observed Good Friday with a solemn and immersive enactment of the 14 Stations of the Cross, organised by the Catholic Youth of Kiphire. The event offered parishioners a deeply spiritual experience, tracing Jesus’ journey to the cross through powerful dramatizations and reflections, an update stated.
The devotion began at the parish’s lower grounds and followed a winding path up to the church, concluding with the Liturgy of the Word, Veneration of the Cross, and Holy Communion.
At each station, scripture reflections connected Christ’s suffering with present-day life, leaving attendees emotionally moved and appreciative of the youth’s efforts.
Rev. Fr. Thomas Toretkiu presided over the service and delivered a homily highlighting the transformative power of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection, urging believers toward faith and personal renewal.
The three-and-a-half-hour observance drew a large congregation. The Divine Mercy Novena began immediately after, leading up to Divine Mercy Sunday on April 12.