Dibrugarh: Candlelight, flowers and incense coloured All Souls’ Day observances across the city on Monday, as Christian communities gathered to remember their departed loved ones.Hundreds of faithful visited Christian cemeteries, including Catholic Cemetery at Paltan Bazar, to pay homage to deceased family members and relatives. Families cleaned and decorated graves with flowers and candles, while others lit incense and prayed for the departed’s eternal repose.A special All Souls’ Day Mass was held at the Paltan Bazar cemetery, presided over by diocesan administrator Fr Philip Purty and concelebrated by around eight other priests.During the Eucharistic celebration, Fr Purty led prayers for the departed and urged the congregation to remember those who passed away.“Let us come together in prayer and seek God’s mercy and blessings for all the departed souls. May the Almighty grant them eternal rest and peace,” Fr Purty said.The observance was marked by solemn prayers, remembrance and tributes as families gathered around the tombs of loved ones and recalled cherished memories.All Souls’ Day is observed annually on Nov 2 to commemorate the departed. Christian families visit cemeteries, decorate graves and offer prayers for their deceased loved ones.
