Thrissur, April 18 -- Over 5,000 devotees took part in the solemn 'Way of the Cross' procession at St Antony's Forane Church in Ollur in Kerala's Thrissur on Good Friday.

The event was presided over by Parish Priest Father Kuthur Varghese.

Visuals showed devotees walking in silence, wearing white clothes, in remembrance of Jesus Christ.

Earlier in the day, several political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, extended their Good Friday wishes and reflected on the significance of the day.

"On Good Friday, we remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This day inspires us to cherish kindness, compassion and always be large-hearted. May the spirit of ...