Salt Lake churches unite for Good Friday procession

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Mamara Meza and her son Isaac, 9, of Westminster Colo., carries a wooden cross during the annual interfaith Good Friday processional Friday April 18, 2014. Since 1983, the Salt Lake Council of Churches has sponsored this annual procession, which is similar to the tradition of the "Via Dolorosa" (Way of Suffering), where pilgrims to Jerusalem follow the path Jesus took to the cross.

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Rev. Michael J. Imperiale, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, speaks during the annual interfaith Good Friday processional Friday April 18, 2014. Since 1983, the Salt Lake Council of Churches has sponsored this annual procession, which is similar to the tradition of the "Via Dolorosa" (Way of Suffering), where pilgrims to Jerusalem follow the path Jesus took to the cross.

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Alex Bury carries a wooden cross from The Cathedral of the Madeleine during the annual interfaith Good Friday processional Friday April 18, 2014. Since 1983, the Salt Lake Council of Churches has sponsored this annual procession, which is similar to the tradition of the "Via Dolorosa" (Way of Suffering), where pilgrims to Jerusalem follow the path Jesus took to the cross.

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Rev. Michael J. Imperiale, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, speaks as Alex Bury holds a wooden cross during the annual interfaith Good Friday processional Friday April 18, 2014. Since 1983, the Salt Lake Council of Churches has sponsored this annual procession, which is similar to the tradition of the "Via Dolorosa" (Way of Suffering), where pilgrims to Jerusalem follow the path Jesus took to the cross. At left is The Very Rev. Martin Diaz, The Cathedral of the Madeleine.

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People listen as Rev. Michael J. Imperiale, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, (not pictured) speaks during the annual interfaith Good Friday processional Friday April 18, 2014. Since 1983, the Salt Lake Council of Churches has sponsored this annual procession, which is similar to the tradition of the "Via Dolorosa" (Way of Suffering), where pilgrims to Jerusalem follow the path Jesus took to the cross.

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Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Mamara Meza and her son Isaac, 9, of Westminster Colo., carries a wooden cross during the annual interfaith Good Friday processional Friday April 18, 2014. Since 1983, the Salt Lake Council of Churches has sponsored this annual procession, which is similar to the tradition of the "Via Dolorosa" (Way of Suffering), where pilgrims to Jerusalem follow the path Jesus took to the cross. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Rev. Michael J. Imperiale, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, speaks during the annual interfaith Good Friday processional Friday April 18, 2014. Since 1983, the Salt Lake Council of Churches has sponsored this annual procession, which is similar to the tradition of the "Via Dolorosa" (Way of Suffering), where pilgrims to Jerusalem follow the path Jesus took to the cross. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Alex Bury carries a wooden cross from The Cathedral of the Madeleine during the annual interfaith Good Friday processional Friday April 18, 2014. Since 1983, the Salt Lake Council of Churches has sponsored this annual procession, which is similar to the tradition of the "Via Dolorosa" (Way of Suffering), where pilgrims to Jerusalem follow the path Jesus took to the cross. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Rev. Michael J. Imperiale, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, speaks as Alex Bury holds a wooden cross during the annual interfaith Good Friday processional Friday April 18, 2014. Since 1983, the Salt Lake Council of Churches has sponsored this annual procession, which is similar to the tradition of the "Via Dolorosa" (Way of Suffering), where pilgrims to Jerusalem follow the path Jesus took to the cross. At left is The Very Rev. Martin Diaz, The Cathedral of the Madeleine. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Alex Bury carries a wooden cross from The Cathedral of the Madeleine during the annual interfaith Good Friday processional Friday April 18, 2014. Since 1983, the Salt Lake Council of Churches has sponsored this annual procession, which is similar to the tradition of the "Via Dolorosa" (Way of Suffering), where pilgrims to Jerusalem follow the path Jesus took to the cross. Rev. Michael J. Imperiale, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, is at right and Patty Bury is at left. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Alex Bury carries a wooden cross from The Cathedral of the Madeleine during the annual interfaith Good Friday processional Friday April 18, 2014. Since 1983, the Salt Lake Council of Churches has sponsored this annual procession, which is similar to the tradition of the "Via Dolorosa" (Way of Suffering), where pilgrims to Jerusalem follow the path Jesus took to the cross. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Alex Bury carries a wooden cross from The Cathedral of the Madeleine during the annual interfaith Good Friday processional Friday April 18, 2014. Since 1983, the Salt Lake Council of Churches has sponsored this annual procession, which is similar to the tradition of the "Via Dolorosa" (Way of Suffering), where pilgrims to Jerusalem follow the path Jesus took to the cross. Rev. Michael J. Imperiale, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, is at right. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune People listen as Rev. Michael J. Imperiale, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, (not pictured) speaks during the annual interfaith Good Friday processional Friday April 18, 2014. Since 1983, the Salt Lake Council of Churches has sponsored this annual procession, which is similar to the tradition of the "Via Dolorosa" (Way of Suffering), where pilgrims to Jerusalem follow the path Jesus took to the cross. Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune Mamara Meza and her son Isaac, 9, of Westminster Colo., carries a wooden cross during the annual interfaith Good Friday processional Friday April 18, 2014. Since 1983, the Salt Lake Council of Churches has sponsored this annual procession, which is similar to the tradition of the "Via Dolorosa" (Way of Suffering), where pilgrims to Jerusalem follow the path Jesus took to the cross.

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· April 21, 2014 11:38 am

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Taking symbolic steps to retrace Jesus' path to crucifixion, pastors, priests and parishioners marched through downtown Salt Lake City as part of an interfaith Good Friday Procession of the Cross.

The route began at the Cathedral of the Madeleine and then headed to First Presbyterian Church, Crossroads Urban Center, Central Christian and First United Methodist before concluding at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral.

Holy Week concludes Sunday with Easter services at Christian churches throughout Utah.