Dimapur, April 16 (MExN): Youth Pasch, a four day programme for the youth was conducted on Holy Week at DBIDL, Don Bosco School Campus, Dimapur with the theme “He is Risen” from April 13 to 16. The programme started on Holy Thursday and ended on Easter Sunday and it was attended by around 230 youths from Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. On Holy Thursday, while commemorating the Lord’s Supper, during the Holy Eucharist, Fr. C. M Joseph, made the point that Jesus’ service is one which is inspired and propelled by love. Good Friday was observed with much devotion. The traditional practice of the Way of the Cross was acted out to relive Jesus’ suffering and crucifixion. The solemn Passion Reading and veneration of the Cross too were profoundly observed. The Easter Vigil, a popular Christian tradition, too was solemnly celebrated. Fr. Bosco Sdb, Vice Provincial of Salesian Province of Dimapur was the main celebrant. On the Easter Sunday, during the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, Fr. K. C Vincent Sdb said that Easter is the feast of Love. The day was also graced with the presence of Most Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima Diocese. The programme concluded with a cultural night.
