Gainesville: Easter Weekend begins with Stations of the Cross

Easter Weekend in Gainesville begins Friday with two traditional Good Friday events.

A Stations of the Cross procession will begin at Grace Episcopal Church at noon and continue down Green Street, ending at First Baptist Church.

According to a posting on Grace church's website, during the procession, participants will pause for readings and prayers along Green Street.

Meanwhile, at Laurel Park, St. Michael's Catholic Church will continue its long-standing Stations of the Cross event.  It is scheduled to begin at 11:00 and end at 2:00.

Stations of the Cross involves a number of images depicting Jesus on the day of his crucifixion, accompanied by prayers.

The St. Michael's Catholic Church players during the 2010 Stations of the Cross at Laurel Park. (AccessWDUN photo)

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