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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While some preferred to do some partying, parading and even kite flying, the majority of persons in the Virgin Islands faithfully made their way to their respective churches to celebrate the resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday.

Some churches even had services lasting till mid-night the day before while some started as early as 6 A.M on Easter Sunday.

The St Williams Catholic Church on Tortola had its usual Palm Sunday procession where they were joined by members of the Anglican and Methodist churches on Tortola. Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter and commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

There was also the Stations of the Cross. This devotion is also known as the “Way of the Cross”, the “Via Crucis”, and the “Via Dolorosa.” It commemorates 14 key events on the day of Christ’s crucifixion.

Another important event that the Catholic church observed was the ‘Washing of the Feet’ where Fr Walter M. Mendonca S.V.D. washed the feet of twelve persons who made a commitment to lead a Christian life and to help share the Gospel. The ‘Washing of the Feet’ symbolises Christ’s washing the feet of his Apostles, the first priests.

Though there was no special service planned for Resurrection Sunday, there was standing room only over at the New Life Baptist Church as the tradition of ‘Hat & Tie Sunday’ continued to be upheld in grand fashion by members of the church.

Many members of the church’s female congregation could be seen decked out in their hats with male members donning neck ties as they listened keenly to a sermon read by Bishop John I. Cline about the laws of the bible.

Parishioners also turned out at the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church to offer praise and worship on Easter Sunday also referred to as Resurrection Sunday.

Meanwhile, Mr George Fahie chose to ride his donkey to the Sea Cows Bay well on Resurrection Sunday; much like Jesus was described as doing in the bible before his crucifixion and resurrection.

Easter marks the end of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline in preparation for Easter. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday.

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