Malta is commemorating Good Friday today, marking the day when Jesus Christ, the central figure of Christianity, whom Christians believe to be the Son of God, was crucified in Judea, traditionally dated to around AD 30–33.
Across the islands, parishes are holding the traditional Good Friday processions, with each locality organising its own solemn observance. These processions feature a series of statues depicting the key moments of the Passion of Christ, from his condemnation to his crucifixion and death.
The processions are accompanied by sombre funeral marches performed by local bands, reinforcing the reflective and penitential nature of the day. In many towns and villages, they also include devotional re-enactments, with participants dressed in Biblical costumes representing figures associated with Christ’s Passion, including Roman soldiers, apostles, and other characters from the Gospel narratives.
Good Friday remains one of the most significant days in Malta’s religious and cultural calendar, drawing large crowds of devotees and visitors alike, and reflecting the country’s deep-rooted Catholic traditions.
1st Footage shows the Black Procession that was organised yesterday in Birgu on Maundy Thursday. 2nd footage of procession in Qala’, Gozo last week.
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