Churches in Vijayawada city decorated

Vijayawada: As the clock is ticking for the Christmas celebrations, the city is decked up with the glitter as all the churches in and around the city are decorated and illuminated for the festival inviting the Infant Jesus birth. 

The church heads and the representatives are making all the arrangements for the festival celebration. 

The places of worship are embellished with flags, balloons and Christmas trees. Specials prayers, songs and sermons wereplanned for the Christmas day.

The Gunadala Mary Matha Church which has a large following in the region plays a major role in Christmas celebrations. A large number of devotees started coming to the church from other places. 

It is all festive moods in and around the church which has been decorated with various attractive lighting system including laser lights. 

Huge stars dotted the skyline as faithful geared up for the midnight mass to be held on Monday.

St Paul’s Cathedral near Nirmala Convent, the St Peter's Cathedral in One Town area, and a host of other cathedrals wear an inviting look to welcome the teeming crowds. 

reparations are also in full swing among Christian households to welcome the festival and all the good wishes it brings with it.