[PHOTOS] Capturing devotion, solemnity of Christians on Good Friday
Yesterday, devotees visit churches to commemorate crucifixion, death of Jesus Christ
Updated 3 years ago · Published on 08 Apr 2023 10:00AM
Christians visit the Kuala Lumpur Tamil Methodist Church to observe Good Friday yesterday to commemorate and mourn Jesus Christ’s suffering and death on the cross. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, April 8, 2023
by Syeda Imran
KUALA LUMPUR – Christians across Malaysia yesterday flocked to churches across the country to observe Good Friday, one of the religion’s most important days of the calendar.
Falling on the Friday before Easter, the day commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, and is a day of mourning.
The most important events in Christianity are the death and later resurrection of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God, and whose life and teachings are the foundation of Christianity.
During special Good Friday services, Christians meditate on Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross, and what this means for their faith.
In Malaysia, Good Friday is a public holiday in Sarawak and Sabah.
Good Friday also serves as a reminder to devotees of the importance of humility, selflessness, and service to others.
The Vibes visited the Tamil Methodist Church in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur to observe worshippers at their Good Friday service. – The Vibes, April 8, 2023
Besides a day of mourning and respect, Good Friday serves to remind devotees of the importance of humility, selflessness, and service to others. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, April 8, 2023 Devotees of all ages attend the Good Friday services with family and friends, congregating to observe one of Christianity’s most important days of the calendar. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, April 8, 2023 Readings from the Bible are done during Good Friday services as a way of reflecting on the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and its significance in the lives of believers. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, April 8, 2023 Good Friday is a day of mourning Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God, and is a day of silent observance instead of a lively celebration. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, April 8, 2023 A worshipper reenacts the act of Jesus carrying the cross, a depiction of the Lord’s pain and sacrifice. It is intended to help Christians deepen their faith and understanding of the events surrounding Jesus’ death and resurrection. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, April 8, 2023Good Friday falls on the Friday before Easter, and is observed by Christians across different cultures. Services usually include the singing of hymns, prayer recitations, and scripture readings. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, April 8, 2023A woman plays the piano at the church to accompany the singing of hymns by worshippers. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, April 8, 2023A woman, draped in a scarf, puts her hands together to pray in the Kuala Lumpur Tamil Methodist Church during yesterday’s Good Friday services. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, April 8, 2023A visitor of the Kuala Lumpur Tamil Methodist Church pins a note thanking Jesus Christ for his sacrifice in saving the souls of his believers. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes, April 8, 2023Good Friday is observed in Holy Week by many Christian denominations, including the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, Oriental Orthodox, United Protestant, and some Reformed traditions. – SYEDA IMRAN/The Vibes pic, April 8, 2023
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