Goa, March 29 -- The auspicious celebration of Good Friday was observed at Monte Hill Chapel of Our Lady of Piety or Monte Nossa Senhora de Piedade, in Margao with great fervour and devotion. People from all over Margao offered prayers on Good Friday and sought blessing from the almighty Lord.

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary and is regarded as one of the most important religious events among Christians. This day is of great importance in Christian theology, for it marks the start of the Passion of Christ and precedes the celebration of Easter Sunday, which is a symbol of his resurrection.

Good Friday also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday or Black Friday, the festival is preceded by Mau...