A moving enactment of the Way of the Cross by Panjim's youth

Venita Gomes

On the second last Friday of Lent, the people of Panjim parish were witness to the enactment of the Way of the Cross.

Way of the Cross|Panjim| Goa|Lent seasons | Photo: Venita Gomes

As part of the Way of the Cross, youth were dressed as Jesus, Mary and the soldiers as they as they enacted Jesus' painful walk to Calvary.

Way of the Cross|Panjim| Goa|Lent seasons | Photo: Venita Gomes

Over 50 people took part in the program, and walked along the Altinho hillock towards the Archbishop's Palace.

Way of the Cross|Panjim| Goa|Lent seasons | Photo: Venita Gomes

Scenes from Christ's 'Passion' were enacted at all 14 halts along the route.

Way of the Cross|Panjim| Goa|Lent seasons | Photo: Venita Gomes

All the roles were performed perfectly by the youth of Panjim parish.

Way of the Cross|Panjim| Goa|Lent seasons | Photo: Venita Gomes

One of the Stations, where Jesus was nailed to cross, was also enacted.

Way of the Cross|Panjim| Goa|Lent seasons | Photo: Venita Gomes

Jesus being crucified on the cross was depicted very realistically.

Way of the Cross|Panjim| Goa|Lent seasons | Photo: Venita Gomes

In this scene, Jesus' body is brought down from the cross and handed into the arms of His weeping mother, Mary.

Way of the Cross|Panjim| Goa|Lent seasons | Photo: Venita Gomes

In the final Station, the body of Jesus is laid in a tomb, while the onlookers grieve.

Way of the Cross|Panjim| Goa|Lent seasons | Photo: Venita Gomes

The last stop on the route was the majestic Archbishop's Palace, in Altinho, Panjim.

Way of the Cross|Panjim| Goa|Lent seasons | Photo: Venita Gomes

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