Christians gather for holy worship


Parishioners at the Church of St Francis Xavier here attending Maundy Thursday mass on Thursday (April 17). —Low Lay Phon/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Thousands of Christians nationwide thronged churches for Maundy Thursday, which marks the start of the Paschal Triduum.

At the Church of St Francis Xavier here, crowds began building up as early as 3pm yesterday ahead of the mass, which began at 4pm.

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