Kidima, April 16 (MExN): St Xavier’s Catholic Church Kidima observed Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday with rest of the world with Reverend Father Raymond D’Souza SJ, Director of Eden Garden and Children’s Home, Khuzama and Reverend Father Sojan, Chancellor of Diocese of Kohima cum Director of Nagaland Catholic Youth Movement (NCYM) as Main Celebrant on April 16.
Rev Father Raymond D’Souza SJ led the Easter Vigil procession started from Azalo (the traditional place of ox fighting competition of the Kidima village) to Church. Father D’ Souza SJ asked the faithful to rejoice for the risen Lord and make a new life with Christ. “Listen the word of God like Prophet Moses would receive a blessing through Easter procession, enchanting hymn, and holding Easter candle shows the happiness of God,” he added.
Rev Father Sojan addressing in the occasion Easter is the beautiful Sunday. “The resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ was the hope for all who believed in him,” he added. Father Sojan said the life on earth is a pilgrimage and must inherit eternal life.
P. Tepekrovi Kiso in a press release added that confession, making Easter fire, blessing of the holy water, sprinkle of holy water to faithful peoples, singing of Gloria and Alleluia, baptism to 12 members including infants, reception of Apostolic faith of Catholic church, renewal of baptism, special number presentation by Kidima Catholic Youth Association (KCYA) and Kenokhonu and friends followed by fellowship refreshments were the highlights of the sacred celebration.
