Hubballi: Christmas was celebrated at various churches in Hubballi-Dharwad on Monday. Christian brethren visited churches on Sunday midnight and offered prayers to Jesus.
In Dharwad, Christmas was celebrated in Holy Cross Church at Saint Joseph’s School, Hebich Memorial Church near tahsildar’s office, All Saints Church on Haliyal road and other churches. In Hubballi, the festival was celebrated in Basel Mission on Karwar Road, St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Keshwapur, Infant Jesus Church in Shant Nagar and other churches.
December 25 is known as the day Jesus was born.Christian community celebrates this day as Christmas. On this day, prayers are offered in churches and a sumptuous meal is enjoyed with relatives and friends. The festivities begin from December 24 evening. The churches were decorated and children were dressed in colourful clothes.
Dharwad resident Wilson Maily told TOI that Christmas was celebrated in grand manner at Hebich Memorial Church in Dharwad by organising various programmes for children on December 24 evening. Children presented dances, skits and musical programmes during the event.
On December 25 morning, a special prayer was held. Pastor Samuel Calvin delivered the message of peace and harmony. Devotees offered prayers in the church. The bishop and the pastors delivered the Christmas messages across twin cities.
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In Dharwad, Christmas was celebrated in Holy Cross Church at Saint Joseph’s School, Hebich Memorial Church near tahsildar’s office, All Saints Church on Haliyal road and other churches. In Hubballi, the festival was celebrated in Basel Mission on Karwar Road, St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Keshwapur, Infant Jesus Church in Shant Nagar and other churches.
December 25 is known as the day Jesus was born.Christian community celebrates this day as Christmas. On this day, prayers are offered in churches and a sumptuous meal is enjoyed with relatives and friends. The festivities begin from December 24 evening. The churches were decorated and children were dressed in colourful clothes.
Dharwad resident Wilson Maily told TOI that Christmas was celebrated in grand manner at Hebich Memorial Church in Dharwad by organising various programmes for children on December 24 evening. Children presented dances, skits and musical programmes during the event.
On December 25 morning, a special prayer was held. Pastor Samuel Calvin delivered the message of peace and harmony. Devotees offered prayers in the church. The bishop and the pastors delivered the Christmas messages across twin cities.
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Century-old churches in city light up for Christmas
Ranchi churches are decked up to celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus. St. Mary’s Cathedral has draped its interiors in white with colorful lights, and the pulpit is decorated with long cloth rolls. Two cribs, one inside the cathedral and one on the grounds, depict the nativity scene. St. Paul’s Cathedral has opted for simple decorations due to ongoing construction. The Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church is adorned with lights, hanging stars, chandeliers, and artificial cones and spruce lines.
Ranchi churches are decked up to celebrate Christmas and the birth of Jesus. St. Mary’s Cathedral has draped its interiors in white with colorful lights, and the pulpit is decorated with long cloth rolls. Two cribs, one inside the cathedral and one on the grounds, depict the nativity scene. St. Paul’s Cathedral has opted for simple decorations due to ongoing construction. The Gossner Evangelical Lutheran Church is adorned with lights, hanging stars, chandeliers, and artificial cones and spruce lines.
Christmas is here, bedecked churches ready to welcome devotees for Mass
Pune churches prepare for midnight Mass on Christmas eve with decorations, carol singers, and joy. All Saints Church in Khadki will have an extravagant carol singing performance at 10.30pm. St Patricks Cathedral expects 4,000 devotees for midnight Mass led by Bishop John Rodrigues. Father Stanley Fernandes of God the Holy Spirit Chapel emphasizes the celebration of life during Mass.
Pune churches prepare for midnight Mass on Christmas eve with decorations, carol singers, and joy. All Saints Church in Khadki will have an extravagant carol singing performance at 10.30pm. St Patricks Cathedral expects 4,000 devotees for midnight Mass led by Bishop John Rodrigues. Father Stanley Fernandes of God the Holy Spirit Chapel emphasizes the celebration of life during Mass.