<p>Shunning all luxuries and physical comforts and attending special prayers in churches, the Christian community in Kerala observed "Good Friday" in accordance with traditional customs and beliefs.</p>.<p>Devotees, who congregated in large numbers in churches since morning to take part in various rituals, remembered the sufferings undergone by Jesus Christ 2000 years ago and his crucifixion.</p>.<p>Cutting across denominations, 'Good Friday’ services were held in the majority of churches in the southern state.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/pm-modi-recalls-christs-sacrifice-on-good-friday-1207481.html" target="_blank">PM Modi recalls Christ's sacrifice on Good Friday</a></strong></p>.<p>Hundreds of people walked bearing wooden crosses commemorating the final moments of Christ as part of the ‘Way of Cross’ processions held under the aegis of various churches.</p>.<p>Malayattoor hills in Ernakulam district, atop which the famed St Thomas church is located, witnessed a heavy rush of believers as part of the procession.</p>.<p>Believers could be seen climbing the hills bearing huge wooden-crosses on their shoulders and rosary in hands.</p>.<p>The hill is believed to be visited by Apostle St Thomas in AD 52.</p>.<p>It was observed as a day of prayer and penitence in traditional Christian families in the state who avoided all worldly comforts to mark the day remembering the sufferings of the Christ.</p>
<p>Shunning all luxuries and physical comforts and attending special prayers in churches, the Christian community in Kerala observed "Good Friday" in accordance with traditional customs and beliefs.</p>.<p>Devotees, who congregated in large numbers in churches since morning to take part in various rituals, remembered the sufferings undergone by Jesus Christ 2000 years ago and his crucifixion.</p>.<p>Cutting across denominations, 'Good Friday’ services were held in the majority of churches in the southern state.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/pm-modi-recalls-christs-sacrifice-on-good-friday-1207481.html" target="_blank">PM Modi recalls Christ's sacrifice on Good Friday</a></strong></p>.<p>Hundreds of people walked bearing wooden crosses commemorating the final moments of Christ as part of the ‘Way of Cross’ processions held under the aegis of various churches.</p>.<p>Malayattoor hills in Ernakulam district, atop which the famed St Thomas church is located, witnessed a heavy rush of believers as part of the procession.</p>.<p>Believers could be seen climbing the hills bearing huge wooden-crosses on their shoulders and rosary in hands.</p>.<p>The hill is believed to be visited by Apostle St Thomas in AD 52.</p>.<p>It was observed as a day of prayer and penitence in traditional Christian families in the state who avoided all worldly comforts to mark the day remembering the sufferings of the Christ.</p>