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Parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua perform live Stations of the Cross for Good Friday

Zoey Maraist | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

Parishioners dressed as Roman guards whip Jesus, portrayed by Levis Sanchez, during live Stations of the Cross at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church on Good Friday April 2. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

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Jesus, portrayed by Levis Sanchez, carries his cross during live Stations of the Cross at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church on Good Friday April 2. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

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Veronica and other followers of Jesus, portrayed by parishioners, look on mournfully as Jesus carries his cross during live Stations of the Cross at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church on Good Friday April 2. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

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For Good Friday, Levis Sanchez and parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church perform live Stations of the Cross on the school athletic field April 2. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

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Jesus, portrayed by Levis Sanchez, carries his cross during live Stations of the Cross at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church on Good Friday April 2. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

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Mary, portrayed by Rossnat Rodriguez, holds the body of Jesus, portrayed by Levis Sanchez, during live Stations of the Cross at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church on Good Friday April 2. ZOEY MARAIST | CATHOLIC HERALD

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Spanish-speaking parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Falls Church watched a reenactment of Christ’s passion and death during live Stations of the Cross on Good Friday April 2. Onlookers watched from the sidelines as performers went from one end of the school athletic field to the other, recreating the journey to Calvary. The action also was livestreamed to a screen set up on the field.

 

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