New Delhi, April 5 -- Easter is being celebrated with religious fervour and devotion at the Syro-Malabar Major Archepiscopal Curia in Kakkanad, Kochi, while a large number of worshippers have also gathered in the national capital to participate in special prayers at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, popularly known as the Gol Dak Khana Church.

A day earlier, a massive 'Run for Jesus' rally on the occasion of Good Friday and Easter was organised under the auspices of the Federation of Churches and Vijayawada Christian Associations.

Thousands of Christians, including priests, pastors, leaders of various Christian organisations, believers, youth and children, participated with great enthusiasm, some joining on foot and others on vehicles.

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