| Catholics at St. Francis Xavier R.C. Church yesterday re-enacted the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The annual activity, now in its second year, moved off from the church at Portuguese Quarters, Port Mourant, onto the Rose Hall Public Road and attracted the attention as well as curiosity of scores of onlookers.Jesus falls down with the Cross.All of the actors wore authentic costumes, including Jesus played by Keeon Playter and Mary, played by Mrs. Hanoman. The event was organized by the priest, Fr. Ramesh Vanan, SJ,China Jerseys, youths and priests of the church. It was held as Christians around the world commemorated the death of Jesus Christ on Good Friday.The event had all the actors in the Biblical accounts of the Crucifixion, including Pontius Pilate, the women of Jerusalem,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, Judas Iscariot,NFL Jerseys Wholesale, Mary Magdalene, Peter, the Roman Soldiers as well as the mob who mocked Jesus.The procession moved off from the church and onto the streets, while the traffic had to be controlled by the traffic ranks of ‘B’ Division. The procession made 14 stops along the way, replicating the ‘Stations of the Cross’,China Jerseys, where prayers and special meditations wereThe re- enactment of the Crucifixion of Jesus yesterday by Catholics on the Corentyne.pondered upon.Good Friday is the second day of the Easter Triduum; it is the day that Catholics and other Christians throughout the world commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus.For Catholics, Good Friday is a day of strict fasting and abstinence. Catholics over the age of 18 and under the age of 60 are required to fast. They can eat only one complete meal and two smaller ones during the day,Wholesale China Jerseys Free Shpping, with no food in between. Catholics who are over the age of 14 are required to refrain from eating any meat, or any food made with meat, on Good FridayMany Christians across Guyana also attended traditional Good Friday services across the country, meditating and praying about the Biblical accounts of the death of Jesus.The Good Friday liturgy has three parts: the Liturgy of the Word, the Veneration of the Cross,Cheap Authentic NFL Jerseys, and the Service of Communion.Christians will return to church on Sunday to celebrate the resurrection. Catholics return tonight to celebrate Midnight Mass as Easter Sunday dawns.During Good Friday services you might see Catholics go up to the front of the church and bow before or even kiss a cross. This act is called Veneration of the Cross and in which Catholics honor the great sacrifice Jesus made on the cross. |
