CHRISTIANS | WAY OF THE CROSS

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 2022 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.

The Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, Paul Ssemogerere, led the procession from Rubaga Cathedral. (All Photos by Mpalanyi Ssentongo)

(L-R) Miria Matembe, Ministers Betty Amongi and Kabuye Kyofatogabye, MP Barnabas Tinkasimire and his counterpart Gonzaga Sewungu at Old Kampala.

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.

The Friday event was commemorated at Old Kampala Secondary School playground in Kampala.

The Way of the Cross on a Good Friday is also marked in memory of the passion of Jesus Christ and his crucifixion.

(L-R) Bishop Hannington Mutebi, Assistant Bishop of Kampala Diocese, Bishop Kityo Luwalira of Namirembe Diocese, Archbishop Kazimba Mugalula of Church of Uganda, Bishop Antony Zziwa, the Chairman of UJCC and H. E. Jeronymos Muzeeyi of the Orthodox Church.

Christians carried the crosses as a remembrance of the pain Jesus Christ went through while carrying the Cross to Calvary where he was crucified.

From Rubaga Cathedral, the procession was led by the Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese Paul Ssemogerere, several dignitaries, Members of Parliament, among others also took part in the event.

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Vision Group's multimedia Journalist Mpalanyi Ssento was on ground as seen in the picture highlights below;

The Clergy Catholics, Anglicans and Orthodox Christians as they led Christians to mark the Way of the Cross at Old Kampala Old School playground on Friday.

Catholic Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere commended believers who participated in the Lent activities. The prelate also led the Way of the Cross from Rubaga Cathedral to Old Kampala playground.

MP Joseph Gonzaga Ssewungu (L) of Kalungu County West welcomes the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi (R) and State Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs, Kabuye Kyofatogabye (C) before they set off from Rubaga for the Way of the Cross at Old Kampala.

Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi (L) also participated in reading one of the day's summon to Christians at Rubaga Cathedral.

A prelate directs MP Ssewungu on which summon is going to be read to the believers.

Several Christians turned up for the Way of the Cross.

MP Ssewungu, ministers Kabuye and Amongi during prayers.

Sisters during the Way of the Cross.

Several Christians carried wooden crosses as they marked the day.

Catholic Sisters during prayer.

Thousands of Christians participated in the Way of the Cross.

The way of the cross is a Christian devotion commemorating Jesus Christ's walk from Pilate's court to Calvary where he suffered death after he was nailed on two logs.

Miria Matembe and Minister Betty Amongi

Politician Samuel Lubega Mukaku greets believers.

Believers knelt and prayed at different places during the Way of the Cross.

Christians were reminded not to relax after Lent.

The Way of the Cross is a two-mile procession to remember Jesus carrying his cross to Calvary.

Prayers at Yoanna Maria Muzeeyi

Christians dance during the procession.

Praying, praising were the order of the day.

(L-R) Bishop Hannington Mutebi, Assistant Bishop of Kampala Diocese, Bishop Kityo Luwalira of Namirembe Diocese, Archbishop Kazimba Mugalula of Church of Uganda, Bishop Antony Zziwa, the Chairman of UJCC and H. E. Jeronymos Muzeeyi of the Orthodox Church.