Christians today thronged churches to hold special prayers and observed fasts as a way of renunciation of earthly comforts to commemorate Good Friday, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Members of Catholic Church held processions at various places with devotees carrying wooden crosses to symbolise the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus some 2000 years ago. <br/><br/>Many devotees in the national capital observed fast which they will continue till Sunday when the community celebrates Easter – marking the resurrection of Christ. In the Christian-dominated Mizoram, the largest Presbyterian Church organised prayers and worship services as priests performed masses in all local branches of the church. <br/>In Kerala, Christians marked the occasion with day-long prayers. Devotees congregated in large numbers in churches where senior prelates led special prayers to mark the day. <br/><br/>In Meghalaya, special sermons on salvation and partaking in the 'Lord's Last Supper' were held on the occasion. With candles in their hands, hundreds of devout Christians offered prayers at the feet of the Holy Cross at the The Cathedral Church of Mary Help of Christians, one of the most prominent landmarks in Shillong.