Walk of Witness marks Good Friday in Melton

Despite the misty rain and cool breeze the Good Friday '˜Walk of Witness' organised by Churches Together in Melton began at 10am.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Apr 2017, 12:30 BST
Updated 9th May 2017, 18:41 BST
Tom Styles plays the part of Jesus accompanied by the Roman Centurians and congregation, making their way to the short service in Market Place PHOTO: Tim WilliamsTom Styles plays the part of Jesus accompanied by the Roman Centurians and congregation, making their way to the short service in Market Place PHOTO: Tim Williams
Tom Styles plays the part of Jesus accompanied by the Roman Centurians and congregation, making their way to the short service in Market Place PHOTO: Tim Williams

Led by a cross bearing Jesus and Roman guards in full costume, a procession of more than 120 people followed in silence along Nottingham Street to the Market Place.

A dramatic rendition of the ‘Stations of the Cross’ then took place to readings, prayers and Easter hymns.

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David Coxhead, of the United Reformed Church, said: “Many people were emotionally moved as Jesus was taken to the cross. It was a truly ecumenical event as members from all the churches in the town took part.”

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