Gallery | St Brendan’s Church commemorates Good Friday

By Gabriel Garcia

Apr 10, 2023

Stations of the Cross: Jesus, played by Kirk Nicholas, is comforted by Mother Mary, played by Zoe Hamilton. Tarek and Oisin Joseph play the two soldiers. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Hundreds packed St Brendan’s Church in Shepparton to commemorate Good Friday, which Christians remember as the day Jesus died for mankind.

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The day saw St Brendan’s hold two events: a 3pm mass presided over by parish priest Fr Joe Taylor and Fr Jackson Saunders, and a Stations of the Cross re-enactment directed by Les Billings and produced and co-ordinated by Dale Wright.

The News’ Gabriel Garcia went along to take some photos.

Prostrated: Fr Jackson Saunders and parish priest Fr Joe Taylor lay down before the altar at the 3pm mass. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Traditional: Catholic tradition has the cross covered during Good Friday. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Cross to bear: Jesus carries His cross accompanied by two Roman soldiers during the Stations of the Cross re-enactment. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Pointing the finger: Mason Crosier as the high priest who accused Jesus. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Final breath: Many Christian traditions have Jesus dying at 3pm. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Acceptance: Mother Mary accepts the death of her son. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Death throes: Jesus’ final moments are performed during the Stations of the Cross re-enactment at St Brendan’s. The scene can be found depicted in countless paintings from throughout history. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

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