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.
A Lady carries the Cross as the Clergy and christians of Christ the King Parish Arua City start the Way of the Cross at Arua Primary School on Friday afternoon.
Major roads and streets leading into and out of Arua City were today filled with a somber mood and a drizzle as hundreds of Christian faithful participated in the Good Friday Way of the Cross procession.
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.
Others joined in the afternoon hours to observe the Christian holy day that commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ at Calvary, traditionally marked at the 9th hour.
Rev. Pius Yobuta, Parish Priest of Christ the King Catholic Parish in Arua City, who led the three-kilometre procession through the city, encouraged Christians to stay steadfast in their faith even when faced with adversity.
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Throughout the procession, several Christians sang tunefully, carried the cross, and read scripture passages at each station of the Way of the Cross.
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In his Good Friday message, Bishop Charles Collins Andaku of Madi West Nile Diocese urged Christians and all God-fearing people to fully surrender to the authority of Jesus if they are to find eternal joy.
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Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday, is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum.
The day is marked by fasting and church services in several Christian denominations, including Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican, Methodist, and others.
In many churches, the Service of the Great Three Hours’ Agony is held from noon until 3 p.m., the time when the Bible records that darkness covered the land until Jesus’ death on the cross.
Meanwhile, as Friday is also Juma prayer day, hundreds of Muslims across Arua City thronged mosques to offer prayers to the Almighty Allah.
