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Representative image. RANCHI: In wake of the rising Covid cases in the city and across the state, the Ranchi Archdiocese under the Roman Catholic Church has called off all outdoor Easter programmes, including Thursday’s evening mass and Friday’s Easter Vigil due to be held at the Loyola Grounds on Purulia Road. Earlier, the traditional Palm Sunday procession on March 28 was cancelled as a precautionary move. In normal times, thousands of faithful turn up at the Loyola Grounds to witness the washing of the feet of laymen by the head of the Roman Catholic Church in Ranchi. The day also commemorates the Last Supper that Jesus had with his disciples a day before his arrest and crucifixion. On Good Friday, the faithful gather to witness the carrying of the Cross. ....
Ranchi: Cheer of carols sung by local groups, aroma of freshly baked cakes, midnight masses and parties will be missing this year on Christmas amid the ongoing pandemic, feel revellers. The dampening of spirit was palpable after churches across the state geared up to make plans to restrict the number of devotees on Christmas this year. Moderator of Gossner Evangelical Lutheran (GEL) Church Johan Dang said, “This will not be a usual Christmas as 2020 is a normal year. Christmas gatherings are being cancelled and we are advising the faithful to celebrate Christmas in the safety of their homes and dutifully abide by all Covid norms, including wearing masks. This year, only 50 people will be allowed at a time inside churches during the services on Christmas. ....