Hyderabad, Dec 25 : Christmas was celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across the state on Wednesday, with churches of all denominations being beautifully decorated for the occasion.
The largest gathering in the state was reported from the world-famous Church of South India in Medak, where the faithful attended the early morning Mass. Hundreds of people from the Telangana region attended the prayers at the CSI Church. Major congregations in the city were held at St John’s Church, St Mary’s Church, All Saint’s Church and Millennium Methodist Church in Secunderabad. Christians thronged the churches right from the morning. Carols were sung, many greetings were exchanged, and the mood was joyous all over.
Special prayers were also offered at the Centenary Baptist Church in Hanamkonda, St. Peter’s Cathedral Church in Vijayawada, Fathima Church in Kazipet and Roman Catholic churches at Subedari and Kazipet.
Special prayers were conducted at Rockwood Church, Gipson Church, ABM, Holy Faith and Cole’s Centennial Church in Kurnool district. Christmas was celebrated with fervour in Ranga Reddy, Adilabad, Nizamabad and Medak districts as well. INN