Kohima, April 9 (MExN): St. Xavier’s Catholic Church Kidima under diocese of Kohima observed Palm Sunday with Reverend Father Benny Varghese, Administrator of St Joseph’s College, Jakhama as main celebrant on April 9. Reverend Father Benny Varghese in the introductory speech asked the faithful to keep Jesus in their hearts as the ‘Spiritual King.’ He also wished grace and joy of God to all faithful in the Holy Week.
Blessing of palm leaf, sprinkling holy water on the faithful, Eucharist celebration, singing hymn and praises, reading out the passion of the Lord Saviour, and offering a charity were part of the celebration, informed a press release from P. Tepekrovi Kiso.
The church members carried out the Palm Sunday procession holding palm leaves from Thokhwezu village view till church.
