A congregation was held at the Manipur Baptist Convention Church today in culmination with the occasion of Good Friday. At the Maundy Thursday service, many of the Christians faith observed prayers among other religious services. MPCC president Gaikhangam and ADC members from ,Tamenglong,Ukhrul ,Senapati and prominent leaders attended the service.
IMPHAL April 21: The Governor of Manipur, Gurbachan Jagat on the auspicious occasion of Good Friday greets the public, especially the Christian brethren of the state.
A message the Governor has stated that the Good Friday signifies the supreme and selfless sacrifice made by Lord Jesus Christ for strengthening the bonds of brotherhood, friendship and universal love among mankind.
It further stated that resurrection of Jesus symbolizes the decisive victory of good over evil has become more relevant today when the atmosphere is adulterated with hatred and enmity between man and man, society and society and nation against nation,the message reads.
On the occasion of Good Friday, we must rededicate ourselves to the noble task of strengthening the bonds of brotherhood and bringing about a peaceful coexistence. The Governor wishes the people of Manipur a holy and happy Easter.
In another message the CM, O Ibobi reads that on this solemn occasion of Good Friday and in rejoicing of Easter Sunday, let us rededicate ourselves to the noble ideas of love, peace and forgiveness, and strengthening the bonds of friendship, brotherhood and unity amongst the different groups of people in the State.
The CM wishes Good Friday and Easter to bring peace and happiness to all.
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