Actors portraying Simon of Cyrene and Jesus carry the wooden cross through a neighborhood adjacent to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Photo by Chris Stone
Nearly 600 people proceeded through Barrio Logan in a moving re-enactment of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in a Good Friday observance.
Roman soldiers attach Jesus to the cross at the re-enactment of the the crucifixion on Good Friday. Photo by Chris Stone
Parishioners made their way through streets neighboring Our Lady of Guadalupe Church on Kearney Avenue.
Men, women and children, dressed in clothing reminiscent of the time, followed behind as the actors made their way back to the church for the crucifixion.
They then gathered in the church’s parking lot to witness the re-enactment of the crucifixion.
Parishioners sang hymns and prayed in Spanish as the drama ended with Jesus’ body being presented to his mother, Mary.
In addition, at noon, San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy led a Good Friday Pro-Life Stations of the Cross in downtown San Diego, proceeding down Beech and Front Streets and Broadway near St. Joseph Cathedral.
Enactments also took places at churches throughout the area including St. John of the Cross in Lemon Grove, Our Lady of Guadalupe in Chula Vista, and Resurrection Church in Escondido.
The 14 Stations of the Cross recall Jesus’s path through song and prayers from Jesus being condemned to death to being laid in a tomb after the crucifixion.
Actors in the crowd portrayed the High Priests. Photo by Chris Stone
Rock Church held a Good Friday service at Petco Park.
Mt. Helix Park in La Mesa is celebrating its 100th year of Easter sunrise services on Sunday.
Shuttles begin at 5 a.m. at the Brigantine restaurant’s lower lot at 9350 Fuerte Drive and from corner of Vivera and Mt. Helix Drive as well as those parking near California Bank and Trust (5500 Grossmont Center Drive) in the Grossmont Center mall.
The service begins at 6:30 a.m. Pastor Jim Garlow from Skyline Church will be present.
Easter sunrise services also will be held from 6:30 to 8 a.m. at the Carlsbad Flower Fields beginning at 6:30 a.m. at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park.
Parishioners re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the streets near Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in San Diego. Photo by Chris Stone
Parishioners re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the streets near Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Photo by Chris Stone
Actors portraying Simon of Cyrene and Jesus carry the cross down Kearney Avenue in San Diego. Photo by Chris Stone
A parishioner portrays a Roman soldier. Photo by Chris Stone
About 460 participants gathered at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Barrio Logan for the Good Friday re-enactment of Jesus’ crucifixion. Photo by Chris Stone
A parishioner portrays a Roman soldier. Photo by Chris Stone
Actors portray John, Mary and Mary Magdalene. Photo by Chris Stone
An actor portrays Dismas, a thief who was crucified beside Jesus and said, “Remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Photo by Chris Stone
In the re-enactment, the thief Dismas is crucified beside Jesus. Photo by Chris Stone
Thieves are hung on each side of Jesus in the re-enactment. Photo by Chris Stone
Neighbors and parishioners gather below in the parking lot as the crucifixion is re-enacted Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Photo by Chris Stone
Actors re-enacted the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday at Parishioners re-enact the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Photo by Chris Stone
Raymundo Rivera portrays Jesus in a re-enactment of the the crucifixion on Good Friday. Photo by Chris Stone
Raymundo Rivera portrays Jesus in a re-enactment of the the crucifixion on Good Friday. Photo by Chris Stone
Raymundo Rivera portrays Jesus in a re-enactment of the the crucifixion on Good Friday. Photo by Chris Stone
Actors portraying Jesus and Simon of Cyrene carry a cross through the streets of Barrio Logan. Photo by Chris Stone
Actors re-enact the Stations of the Cross on the streets of Barrio Logan. Photo by Chris Stone
Actors re-enact the Stations of the Cross on the streets of Barrio Logan. Photo by Chris Stone
In the re-enactment, a Roman soldier flogs Simon of Cyrene. Photo by Chris Stone
Roman soldiers attach Jesus to the cross at the re-enactment of the crucifixion on Good Friday. Photo by Chris Stone
Mary cradles body of Jesus in re-enactment of crucifixion in Barrio Logan. Photo by Chris Stone
