The 2023 Re-enactment of Our Lord's Passion went very well.
There was forecast of rain for the day but we kept telling everyone, "It will not rain during the play".
Sure enough, the rain stopped at 10:30am the by midday the sun was shining until mid afternoon.
Here is a selection of fine photos from the day. Click for larger versions.
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| Jesus chats with his disciples |
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| The Opening Prayer |
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| Caiaphus and Chief Priests discuss the problem of Jesus |
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| Hosanna! |
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| Jesus heals the Blind Beggar |
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| Jesus with some disciples |
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| The crowd follows Jesus |
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| Jesus washes John's feet |
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| Peter has his feet washed by Jesus |
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| Take and eat; this is my body, which is given up for you. |
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| Believe me, Peter, this night, before the second cock-crow, you will thrice disown me. |
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| Had you not the strength to keep awake one hour with me? |
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| He was now in agony, and prayed still more earnestly, his sweat falling to the ground like thick drops of blood. |
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| Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss? |
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| Peter just of the ear of Malchus |
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| Jesus heals Malchus |
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| All those who take up the sword, will perish by the sword. |
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| Jesus is Arrested |
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| Jesus is taken to the Sanhedrin |
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| Are you, too, from Galilee? Look in the scriptures; you will find that Galilee does not breed prophets. Away with you! |
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| Is it the way of our law to judge a man without giving him a hearing first? |
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| John spoke to the guard at the door and brought Peter right into the grounds. |
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| Peter went to sit with the attendants, warming himself by the fire |
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| What trial? Begone woman! |
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| Watching the trial |
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| Is this how you make answer to the high priest? |
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| Several brought false evidence against him. |
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| Your own lips have said it. I AM. |
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| Kill Him! Kill the blasphemer! |
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| It is certain you are one of them; even your speech betrays you |
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| God is my judge; this man is nothing to me! |
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| I do not know this man! |
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| Mary comforts Peter |
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| Jesus is brought to the House of Pontius Pilate |
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| The crowd looked on |
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| Pilate wonders how he can avoid convicting Jesus |
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| Are you the King of the Jews? |
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| Jesus waiting to meet Pilate |
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| Crucify Him. |
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| Crucify Him! |
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| Just 10 lashes |
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| And 10 more |
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| Jesus is scourged |
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| A crown and cloak for a king |
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| Mary watches as Jesus is dragged past her |
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| Pontius, I told you to have nothing to do with this man. |
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| Behold the Man! |
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| I am innocent of this man’s blood, it is your concern. |
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| Jesus takes up his Cross |
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| Move back! |
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| Jesus and his Cross |
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| Temple Guards and Roman Soldiers clash. |
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| Mary meets Jesus on the way of the cross |
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| The two thieves were part of the procession |
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| Jesus continues carrying is Cross |
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| Roman servant boys lead the procession |
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| Simon of Cyrene is "Volunteered" to help Jesus with the cross. |
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| Keep Moving! |
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| More clashes of the guards and Romans |
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| Mutual assistance |
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| Simon looks at Jesus |
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| Jesus meets Veronica |
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| Jesus meets the Women of Jerusalem |
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| A boy in the crowd approached Jesus |
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| The centurion encourages Jesus after another fall |
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| The guide rope is pulled along |
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| A young man in the crowd touches Jesus |
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| Jesus is placed on the Cross |
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| Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews |
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| The chief priests abused Him |
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| Save yourself and then save us too! |
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| Oh Jesus, please remember me when you come into your kingdom |
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| Mary and John watch Jesus on the Cross |
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| Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing |
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| Eloi Eloi, lama sabachthani |
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| Jesus died on the Cross |
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| They priced his side and blood and water came out. |
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| The Roman watches |
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| Jesus is taken down from the Cross |
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| Women of Jerusalem watch |
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| Jesus is taken to the Tomb |
