Friday, 18 April 2025

Vignettes of the Celebration of Palm Sunday and Good Friday at the Church of the Epiphany, Civil Lines, Gurgaon


I eagerly looked forward to attending the Palm Sunday Service at the Church of the Epiphany when I was told that I would have to do a duty on the thirteenth for a Government entrance exam. It was only at the last moment that I learned that the exam had been postponed so I could attend the service. 






In his sermon, Pastor Prateek spoke at length about the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to the joyful welcome of the residents. He mentioned how this would be, at best, a disruptive moment that would herald tumultuous times in the days to come. It was also a joy to see Sunday school children dressed in their Sunday best, waving Palm Fronds in memory of an event that had taken place more than 2025 years ago.
















The customary procession around the Church took place with great enthusiasm.








The Good Friday service was a more sombre moment and the preacher for the day was Dr. S.P. Singh, Ex-Principal of St. John's College, Agra. He led us through the nuances of the Crucifixion of Jesus and the significance of the event for us today.
















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