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Many Christians around the world celebrate the day with special religious services.
Christians will commemorate Sunday, April 4, Easter Sunday, also called Easter or Resurrection Sunday to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
The New Testament reveals that Easter Sunday occurred on the third day after His burial, following His crucifixion on Good Friday by the Romans on Calvary.
Believers are said to celebrate the defeat of the death of Jesus Christ through His resurrection creating hope of salvation for mankind.
According to Christian tradition, the death of Jesus Christ paid for the sins of humanity, while his resurrection symbolized the believers’ anticipation of having their own resurrection.
Many Christians around the world celebrate the day with special religious services, candlelight and the ringing of bells.
The GNA concluded that in the Philippines and Spain, for example, processions are held on this day.
Also in Ghana, some believers hold processions at dawn on Sunday, sometimes through cemeteries in search of the risen Christ.
In the gospel, Mary Magdalene visited the tomb where Jesus was buried and found it empty.
However, an angel told him that Jesus had risen.
This is why Christians have celebrated his resurrection for centuries.
Before the holidays, the Christian Council had asked Christians to commemorate the Day with strict adherence to security protocols.
“Strictly follow safety protocols, especially the use of nasal masks, social distancing and the use of hand sanitizers,” said the Rev. Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, President of the Council, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency. .
Although this year’s celebration is restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, churches are expected to hold services, many, virtually.
