Mangalore : Christians all over the city as elsewhere celebrated Easter Sunday with joy and festivities. The Easter Mass was organised at various churches in Mangalore and thousands of devotees  took part in the mass.

Candles were lit highlighting the victory of the good over the evil and also shedding light on the path of enlightenment. Earlier Holy Saturday was observed in churches across the city on Saturday night with a  Vigil Mass in anticipation of the Resurrection of Jesus. Psalms and scriptures were also chanted. The Pascal Candle and the fire and holy water were blessed.

The Holy Week had commenced last Sunday with the observance of Palm Sunday. After Maundy Thursday was observed Good Friday, followed by Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.