Passion of Christ Re-enactment Draws Hundreds in Norwood

In a re-enactment of the biblical story of Jesus Christ, the public stood as an actor portraying the Christian messiah is flogged by Roman soldiers, played by actors. Photo by David Cruz — In a re-enactment of the biblical story of Jesus Christ, the public stood as an actor portraying the Christian messiah is flogged by Roman soldiers, played by actors.
Photo by David Cruz

by David Cruz

St. Brendan’s Church in Norwood marked Good Friday with a re-enactment of the Passion of Jesus Christ. Hundreds took part in a procession where actors portraying Roman soldiers flogged an actor portraying a beaten and bloodied Jesus Christ trudging through East 204th Street. The longstanding tradition by St. Brendan’s parish happens every Good Friday, the Catholic holiday that marks the death of Jesus.

Father George Stewart (above) led the procession that began at E. 204th Street and Webster Avenue with help from several of the clergy. The special event, read in English and Spanish, began at noon, considered the time Jesus was nailed to the cross. Onlookers paused solemnly, viewing the vivid depiction of the death of Christ, as has been done by the church for well over ten years.

The ceremony is later marked by Easter, considered the time Jesus resurrected from the dead.

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