In pictures: Ugandan Christians take part in Way of the Cross
Christians carried the crosses as a remembrance of the pain Jesus Christ went through while carrying the Cross to Calvary where he was crucified.
Yearly, Christians mainly, the Catholics, Anglicans and Orthodox from all walks of life come together to reflect on the meaning of the Cross as a symbol of salvation. (Credit: Edward Luyimbazi)
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Journalists @New Vision
KAMPALA - Thousands of Christians have participated in the Way of the Cross, a yearly ecumenical event organised by the Uganda Joint Christian Council (UJCC).
The Way of the Cross is a two-mile procession to remember Jesus carrying his cross to Calvary, where he died 2024 years ago.
The Way of the Cross on a Good Friday is also marked in memory of the passion of Jesus Christ and his crucifixion.
Yearly, Christians mainly, the Catholics, Anglicans and Orthodox from all walks of life come together to reflect on the meaning of the Cross as a symbol of salvation.
Christians believe Jesus died for their sins and that if he had not died, no one would have eternal life.
Christians carried the crosses as a remembrance of the pain Jesus Christ went through while carrying the Cross to Calvary where he was crucified.
Below is a picture highlight how Ugandan Christians participated in the Way of the Cross countrywide;
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From Rubaga Cathedral, Kampala Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere during the way of the Cross was in company of several leaders and legislators including Nakawa East MP Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo, Old Kampala Traffic Officer Olivia Mugenyi, among other faithful as they carried the Cross en route to Old Kampala Secondary School playground Christians commemorated the Friday event. (Miriam Najjingo captured the pictures)
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The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, gave the day's sermon alongside the Roman Catholics' Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemogerere, amongst other clerics. This was at Old Kampala Secondary School playground in Kampala where Good Friday was commemorated. (Colleb Mugume was on ground)
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At Old Kampala Secondary School playground in Kampala, were the Friday event was commemorated on Good Friday, Vice President Jessica Alupo presided over the event, and was welcomed by the Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemogerere, in the presence of several clerics and senior police officers namely; the Kampala Metropolitan spokesperson Patrick Onyango, among others. (Dickson Kulumba was on ground, and captured the moments)
Meanwhile, Metropolitan Jeronymos Muzeeyi, the third (3rd) Archbishop of the Holy Metropolis of Kampala received the cross from Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of Kampala Archdiocese shortly after reaching Old Kampala. (Credit: Dickson Kulumba)
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Christians of Our Lady of Africa Mbuya Catholic Church during their Way of the Cross earlier today. (Credit: Edward Luyimbazi)
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Christians of St. Peters' Catholic Parish Kanyanya in Kampala during their way of the cross. (Maria Wamala captured the moments)
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Ankole diocese Bishop Rt Rev Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa, diocesan secretary Rev Canon Edson Abasa (carrying the cross) as they led hundreds of Christians from different parts of the diocese during their Way of the Cross in Mbarara City. Credit: Abdukarim Ssengendo)
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Christians in Mukono and MP Betty Namboze during Way of the Cross in Munono Municipality. (Credit: Henry Nsubuga)
Catholic Faithful Make A Second Stop Over To Pray In The Middle Of Old Mbale Road 1
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Reverend Fr Michael Omaria led the prayers during the walking way of the Cross at Halcyon High School in Asuret sub county in Soroti district. Meanwhile, Rev Fr Romanos Etwap carried the cross as he led hundreds of Catholic faithful during the way of the cross in Soroti district. (Reports Godfrey Ojore).
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Moroto diocesan Catholic Bishop Gulio Guzetti blesses Christians at Charity Sisters compound before embarking on the way of the cross in Moroto town. (Credit: Olandason Wanyama)
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Christians Converged At The Charity Sisters Home Before Embraking On A Two Kilometre Way Of The Cross. [photo By Olandason Wanyama] (1)
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In Gulu City, the 9.4km way of the Cross procession began at 7:00am from St. Joseph’s Cathedral and ended at St. Phillips Cathedral at around 2:00pm. Fourteen stations were designated and in each, selected clerics and other preachers delivered their messages to the faithful who braced the long distance and hot sunshine to mark Good Friday. (Jesse Johnson James reports, and captured the moments)
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At Kiwamirembe, the massive Way of the Cross was led by the Shrine Rector, Fr Edward Kabanda, accompanied by Emeritus Papal Nuncio to Belgium, Archbishop Augustine Kasujja, Fr Denis Wamala, and, Bro Henry Wampamba, among other priests plus many sisters and the faithful. During the Way of Cross, Fr Kabanda urged the Christians to repent and seek God's forgiveness. (Report and photos by Juliet Anna Lukwago)
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Christians from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Madera, Soroti City braved the flooded roads to commemorate the Way of the Cross. Despite the morning downpour that lasted until around 9:00pm, the procession began a little later than planned, starting from Aminit, on the border between Madera and Opuyo, and concluded just before midday.
Rev. Fr. Henry Agit, the parish priest, along with the Rev. Sisters, led a moving procession spanning about seven kilometers along a difficult, flooded road. (Emmanuel Alomu reported and captured the moments)
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Namirembe Diocese Bishop Moses Banja le the congregation the Cathedral to Old Kampala. (Credit: Patrick Kibirango)
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Meanwhile, as the faithful embarked on their procession during the way of the Cross, onlookers decided to capture moments with their phones, as Willy Ssemanda reported;
