Catholic parishioners participated on Friday, March 22, of the diocesan Stations of the Cross that symbolizes the beginning of Holy Week in Valledupar. Touring the 14 stations, from the Cesar Governorate to Alfonso López Plaza, the vallenatos commemorated the path that Jesus of Nazareth traveled from his conviction to his death and burial.
Jesús Torres Ariza, vicar of the Diocese of Valledupar, invited the community to celebrate Semana Mayor by finding reasons to “make this world more humane to build peace”.
Young people participate in the Stations of the Cross carrying the Cross between their shoulders that symbolizes Christ’s victory over death. PHOTO: JOAQUÍN RAMÍREZ.
Nazarene children walk along 16th Street in Valledupar during the Stations of the Cross. PHOTO: JOAQUÍN RAMÍREZ.
The image of the Fallen Jesus is one of the 14 stations that symbolize the passion of Christ. PHOTO: JOAQUÍN RAMÍREZ.
Women dressed in white walk along 16th Street in Valledupar until they reach Plaza Alfonso López in the Viacrucis. PHOTO: JOAQUÍN RAMÍREZ.
In the third station of the Way of the Cross Jesus carries the cross after being sentenced to death. PHOTO: JOAQUÍN RAMÍREZ.
Parishioner carefully reads each of the stations of the Stations of the Cross before beginning the journey. PHOTO: JOAQUÍN RAMÍREZ.
The parishioners took to the streets to tour the 14 stations of the Stations of the Cross. PHOTO: JOAQUÍN RAMÍREZ.