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Pune Churches Brave Rain for Holy Week Services
3 Apr
Summary
- Churches in Pune are proceeding with Holy Week services despite heavy rainfall.
- Preparations include outdoor pandals and indoor backup for large gatherings.
- Services range from traditional foot washing to sunrise worship led by women.
Heavy rains have not deterred churches in Pune from observing Holy Week, with congregations adapting their plans while adhering to traditions. St. Mary's Church, nearing its 200th anniversary, has erected a pandal to manage the large expected attendance for Good Friday and Easter services, ensuring traditional observances like foot washing and sharing of hot cross buns continue.
At St. Patrick's Cathedral, contingency plans are in place, including indoor accommodations and generators, to host an anticipated 3,000 attendees for Good Friday and Easter masses. Services are scheduled throughout the weekend in both English and Hindi to cater to the expected crowds.
In Talegaon Dabhade, El Shaddai Methodist Church is hosting a guest speaker for Good Friday and a full-day seminar on Holy Saturday. Easter Sunday will commence with an early sunrise worship service led exclusively by women, followed by a Marathi service, celebrating with choir performances and gospel singing.
