Patna: Christmas is celebrated in the midst of pleasure and excitement throughout the city on Saturday with churches who wear colorful appearance and people join special prayer services.
The celebration began with midnight vigil with thousands of people gathering in various churches.
Patna Archbishop Sebastian Kallapura spreads the message of love, peace, harmony and hope.
In his message, he thanked the States to maintain peace and harmony and pray for the development of Bihar.
“Even in difficult times, we need to keep faith in God,” he said.
The 308-year-old Padri Ki Haveli at Patna City echoed with Christmas Carol and a spontaneous cultural event.
Cakes are distributed and the Christmas cradle decorated, which represents how Jesus was born, opened for worshipers.
Worners gather in the morning for the Christmas and friendly service with each other.
FR PIUS PRASHANT, Pastor Queen’s Parish The Church of the Apostle in Kurji, said the mass prayer was carried out in two shifts at 7am and 8.30 in the morning.
“The celebration begins with Carol singing, which is followed by prayer services.
We have prayed for the welfare of everyone and distributed 2,000 wool blankets among those who are less able to live in the environment.
The church remains open to non-Catholics until 6 pm,” he said.
The worshipers also lit candles at the Pro-Cathedral St Joseph Church at BankiPore.
The tradition of placing a symbolic baby Jesus in the cradle followed.
The priests say Christmas is about spreading love and peace messages throughout the world.
The celebration continues throughout the day on Saturdays at restaurants and restaurants.
Abhishek Patrick, a resident of Hajiganj, said after the prayer service in the church, they adorn their homes with trees, Christmas goods and lights.
“We eat luxury food with family members and relatives, distributed and friendly cakes with friends and relatives,” he said.
Raymond Osta, a new resident of Patliputra, said he offered prayer with his family members in the church of the holy heart, Patliputra.
“We have distributed rations and blankets between 100 poor families,” he said.
Churches will hold special prayer services from 8am on Sundays on the occasion of the Holy Family Day.