Jesus, portrayed by Tony Diaz, is carried down from the cross during the 47th annual Pilsen Via Crucis: Living Way of the Cross on Good Friday.
The 47th annual Pilsen Via Crucis: Living Way of the Cross brought hundreds to the neighborhood to celebrate Good Friday.
The tradition reenacts Jesus’ crucifixion and the events surrounding it. The Pilsen Via Crucis, begun in 1977, was the first in the Midwest and is the largest of its kind in the region, according to organizers.
The Last Supper reenactment started at 9 a.m. at Providence of God Church, 717 W. 18th St. The procession made its way down 18th Street to Harrison Park for the reenactment of the Crucifixion. Final prayer and reflection concluded the day at St. Pius Church, 1919 S. Ashland Ave.
Tony Diaz, wearing a white robe spattered with fake blood, portrayed Jesus, while dozens of others took on roles in the display. This year, Bishop John Manz, one of the original founders of the Pilsen Via Crucis, was honored.
Jesus, portrayed by Tony Diaz, and the 12 apostles reenact the Last Supper at Providence of God Church, 717 W. 18th St., which marked the beginning of the Pilsen Via Crucis: Living Way of the Cross on Good Friday.
Jesus, portrayed by Tony Diaz, is comforted by his mother during the 47th annual Pilsen Via Crucis: Living Way of the Cross on Good Friday. The Pilsen Via Crucis is a Lenten tradition that recounts the passion and death of Jesus Christ.
A woman in a shroud walks behind Jesus during the procession.
Jesus, portrayed by Tony Diaz, carries the cross.
Jesus carries the cross surrounded by Roman soldiers, who escorted Jesus all the way from when he was sentenced by Pontius Pilate to his crucifixion.
An angel comforts Jesus as he falls for the first time.
The procession of the 47th annual Pilsen Via Crucis makes its way through the Pilsen neighborhood.
A Roman soldier keeps an eye on Jesus during the procession.
Children lead the procession during the Pilsen Via Crucis on Friday.
Jesus shouts in pain during the reenactment of the Crucifixion.
Soldiers place Jesus onto a stretcher during the Pilsen Via Crucis.
Jesus is carried away after his crucifixion and death.
Jesus is held by his mother after the Crucifixion reenactment on Friday in Pilsen.
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