Palm Sunday was observed by Christians across the state to commemorate Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem before he was arrested and crucified.
Zunheboto Town Sumi Baptist Church (ZTSBC) SBAK-Aizuto also observed the day with the theme “The day the King came to town” at the Church Devotional Hall, by following COVID-19 SOPs.
The programme started with a song and prayer. Special offertory prayer was led by pastor ZTSBC, Rev Dr. Daniel Chishi, while Inito Y Chishi read out the Bible verse from the book of Luke 19; 36-38.
Women leader ZTSBC, Anatoli Aye, delivered the Palm Sunday message to the mass. She exhorted the mass not to refuse Christ on any ground and accept him by doing things that will make Christ bless us and spread his love and words everywhere.
Earlier, special song was presented by ZTSBC Youth Choir led by Kughalu Chishi Home Evangelist and the programme was chaired by Xuheto Awomi Ex Convenor.
MGOS Church: Mar Gregorios Orthodox Syrian (MGOS) Church, Midland, Dimapur and Kerala Christian Church, Kohima and celebrated Palm Sunday by carrying out procession an blessings on palm leaves while special prayers continued till 11:30 am.
Fr. Dr. P. S. Varghese was the chief celebrant at MGOS Church Midland while Fr. Sajin Thomas led the service at Kerala Christian Church, Kohima.
Meanwhile, starting Sunday evening onwards Passion Week special prayers will be conducted in both the churches.
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church: St Francis Xavier Catholic Church under Diocese of Kohima also observed Palm Sunday by carrying out procession with palm leaves from Thokhwezu village view to Church.
The main celebrant was parish priest, Rev. Fr. Siby John.