Stations of the Cross

2024 - 3 - 29

Viral Good Friday: Unique Stations of the Cross Celebrations Around the World

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Discover how different communities celebrate Good Friday with vibrant Stations of the Cross processions in New Orleans, Venice, Lubbock, and Bethlehem. Dive into the cultural richness and spiritual fervor in these diverse events!

Good Friday brings communities together in unique ways, with Stations of the Cross ceremonies being a prominent feature celebrated worldwide. In New Orleans, the Society of the Divine Word Father Leon Ngandu led a moving procession at St. Roch Cemetery No. 1, capturing the essence of the day's significance for Christians. Epiphany Cathedral in Venice saw hundreds walking down Venice Avenue, creating a solemn yet uplifting atmosphere during their procession.

Meanwhile, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Lubbock organized a live reenactment of the Stations of the Cross, immersing participants in the emotional journey of Jesus surrounded by Romans. In Bethlehem, the Living Stations of the Cross took to the streets, with Macaulay Cepeda and Tadeo Giganti-Dima portraying key roles in the moving procession.

Lastly, it's fascinating to note the global unity in commemorating Good Friday through the Stations of the Cross, showcasing the diversity and depth of faith across different cultures. The blend of tradition, devotion, and community spirit in these events highlights the universal appeal of this sacred observance on such a significant day.

In conclusion, these ceremonies not only serve as religious rituals but also as cultural expressions that bring people together transcending geographical boundaries. The heartfelt reenactments and processions symbolize a profound connection to spirituality and history, making them poignant reminders of the enduring legacy of Good Friday for believers worldwide.

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Photos: Christian observe Good Friday with Stations of the Cross in New Orleans (NOLA.com)

Society of the Divine Word Father Leon Ngandu, Pastor of Our Star of the Sea Church, led a crowd through the Stations during New Orleans Catholic Cemeteries annual Stations of the Cross at St. Roch Cemetery No. 1.

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Epiphany Cathedral leads Stations of the Cross procession in Venice (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

Hundreds walked down Venice Avenue to Nassau Street Friday morning as part of a Stations of. VENICE – Epiphany Cathedral, the cathedral for the Diocese of ...

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Photos: Christians observe Good Friday with Stations of the Cross in ... (NOLA.com)

The Rev. Léon Ngandu, pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish, led a crowd through the Stations of the Cross in St. Roch Cemetery No. 1 on Friday.

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Lubbock's Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church marks Good Friday ... (LubbockOnline.com)

Jesus is surrounded by Romans at Station 1. A live Stations of the Cross reenactment was held at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church Friday afternoon.

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Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday in Bethlehem | PHOTOS (The Morning Call)

Macaulay Cepeda, left, playing the Centurion, taunts Tadeo Giganti-Dima playing Jesus while being paraded through the streets of Bethlehem on Good Friday, ...

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See photos as the Stations of the Cross procession goes through ... (desmoinesregister.com)

People carry a cross along Pleasant Street during Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 29, 2024, in downtown Des Moines. Lily Smith/The Register.

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Visitors flock to the Shrine of Christ's Passion to walk the Stations of ... (nwitimes.com)

The shrine opened in 2007, and the annual procession has been staged each year since 2008 — with the exception of 2020, when it was canceled because of ...

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Chicago parishioners participate in Good Friday Stations of the Cross (CBS Chicago)

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A solemn Good Friday tradition filled streets in Little Village on Friday. The two-mile procession began at Epiphany Parish on South Keeler ...

The Living Stations of the Cross: a walk-along (KATC Lafayette News)

LAFAYETTE, La. — After last year's rained out event, the Ragin' Cajun Catholics are happy to be back. A group of college students are demonstrating the ...

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St. Thomas Catholic Church youth showcase Stations of the Cross ... (WXXV News 25)

Whether it's Easter egg hunts or church on Sunday morning, many people have their way of celebrating the holiday. Showcasing the Stations of the Cross in a ...

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Hundreds gather for Living Stations of the Cross in Little Village (CLTV)

CHICAGO — Hundreds flocked to Little Village Friday, where they witnessed a long-standing tradition known as Living Stations of the Cross.

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Chicago holds Good Friday stations of the cross procession in Little ... (WLS-TV)

The annual Good Friday ritual is a joint effort of three Little Village parishes that depicts the last moments of Jesus' life. The procession includes prayers ...

"Living Stations of the Cross" presentation set (Yahoo News)

Mar. 28—oak hill — Jackson Pino is cognizant of the difficulties Jesus Christ endured on the path to crucifixion. Pino will portray Jesus as the Catholic ...

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Annual Good Friday Stations of the Cross procession down Main St ... (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

Participants in the Good Friday, Stations of the Cross pilgrimage stop at the first station on Main St. in downtown Sarasota.

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Redondo Beach faithful commemorate Good Friday with Veneration ... (The Daily Breeze)

St. Lawrence Martyr hosted Veneration and Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, March 29.

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Good Friday Pilgrimage, Stations of the Cross in downtown Sarasota (WWSB)

The Church of the ...

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Stations of the Cross honors Jesus ahead of Easter (WTAP)

St. Paul's United ...

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Catholic parishioners bring crucifixion of Jesus alive with Live ... (Fresno Bee)

Luis Alberto Hernández had no words to describe his feelings after having personified Jesús in the Vía Crucis at Saint Anthony Mary Claret Catholic Church ...

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Passion of Christ comes to life with Stations of the Cross re ... (KFSN-TV)

For the past forty years, the church has been re-enacting the last few hours of Jesus' life, in accordance with the Christian faith. The spiritual pilgrimage is ...

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Photos: Carlisle Stations of the Cross (Carlisle Sentinel)

Carlisle's churches celebrated the 17th annual Ecumenical Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, March 29, 2024. Participants traced a path through downtown, ...

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Stations of the Cross marches through downtown Parkersburg (Parkersburg News)

Approximately 60 people joined the march. “We get together with pilgrims from other churches,” Father Greg Myers of St. Patrick's Anglican Church said. “This is ...

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