Procession started at Travis Park and ended at the San Fernando Cathedral
SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of spectators filled the streets of downtown San Antonio for the Good Friday tradition that recreates the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ — the Passion Play.
The procession started at 10 a.m. at Travis Park and ended at Main Plaza, where the re-enactment took place in front of San Fernando Cathedral.
“People from across the world gather to witness the Passion of the Christ. [In] this dramatization of Good Friday, the sidewalks are filled with families,” Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller said in a news conference on Tuesday.
Actors included:
Jesus: Abel Patino Paramo
Mary: Frenzy Lizardi Maldonado
Pilate: John Austin
Herod: Joawuin Velasquez
Caifas: Edgar Holguin
Soldier 1: Edgar Holguin
Soldier 2: Mario Huerta
Soldier 3: Jose Arrevalo
Watch last year’s re-enactment below:
The San Antonio Passion Play dates back to 1983, when the wooden cross carried by the actor playing Jesus weighed 150 pounds. A 50-pound cross is used today.
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