In Pictures: Commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, while His resurrection is celebrated on Easter Sunday. Here’s a look at how Good Friday was marked in some churches here.
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The un-nailing of Christ on the cross, held at St Joseph's Church in Victoria Street on Good Friday, March 29, 2024.
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The candlelight procession during a remembrance service to mark Good Friday, at St Joseph's Church.
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Worshippers during mass on Good Friday, the day Christians believe Jesus was crucified as a sacrifice to atone for mankind's sins, held at St Joseph's Church.
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A woman praying during mass on Good Friday at St Joseph's Church.
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Worshippers at a candlelight procession during a remembrance service to mark Good Friday at St Joseph's Church.
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Once a year, during Good Friday, the compound of St Joseph’s Church in Victoria Street is transformed into a sea of candlelights, as hundreds descend on the church.
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Worshippers from Church of St Mary of the Angels praying along the Way of the Cross at St Joseph's Church (Bukit Timah ) on March 29, 2024.
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The Way of the Cross is a special prayer across 14 stations, with each station depicting an event that took place during Jesus's journey to Mount Calvary, where he was crucified.
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Worshippers at St Joseph's Church (Bukit Timah ) during the Good Friday service on March 29, 2024.
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Worshippers at the 13th section of the Stations of the Cross, at St Joseph's Church (Bukit Timah ) on March 29, 2024.
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