Christians from Catholic parishes including Christ the King, Oli, Ediofe Cathedral, Ragem, Ombaci, Pokea, and Archdeaconries such as Arua Urban and Arua gathered as early as 8 a.m. to begin the solemn procession.
Delivering his Easter message on Thursday evening from the Diocesan Headquarters in Mvara, Bishop Andaku expressed concern over Christians who behave like atheists or become deserters of Jesus Christ by following false prophets and treating Easter merely as a weekend for fun and rest.