People attended liturgy at St. Peter’s Cathedral on Good Friday to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead three days after dying on the cross. People showed reverence to Jesus and his sacrifice during the liturgy by kneeling and kissing his likeness on the cross.
A parishioner shows adoration to the cross, held by Deacon Jan Carlo Perez, during the Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton Friday, April 3. 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Priests lie face down at the alter as an act of humility for Christ’s sacrifice to begin the Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton Friday, April 3. 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
Father Jeff Tudgay gives the homily during the Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton Friday, April 3. 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
People attend the Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton Friday, April 3. 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
A parishioner shows adoration for the cross during the Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton Friday, April 3. 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)
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A parishioner shows adoration to the cross, held by Deacon Jan Carlo Perez, during the Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton Friday, April 3. 2026. (SEAN MCKEAG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER)