Churches Together in Settle and District held the Passion Play at Settle,on 6 April 2012 acting scenes leading up to the crucifixion.
See three videos at foot of post.
(We will be doing it again in 2013 on March 29 2013)
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Jesus, played by John Bavington washes the disciples feet.
(In the background is a small choir) |
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| Washing the disciples feet |
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| The crowd watches |
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| And in the distance two Roman soldiers and Annas, the High Priest look on. |
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| The disciples fall asleep in the Garden of Gethsemane |
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| Jesus prays in the garden of Gethsemane |
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| Jesus is arrested |
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| and is marched up to |
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| His trial (in Settle Market Place) |
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| Caiaphas the High Priest hears evidence |
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| Pontius Pilate listens. The crowds shouts "Barabas". Pilate wahses his hands of the affair. |
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Jesus is crucified.
Three people give moving accounts of the crucifixion, including Mary Magdalene and the Roman Centurion. The choir sings "When I survey the wondrous cross". It was a moving performance.
Below is a video clip of Mary Magdalene. click on the arrow |
Here the Centurion gives his thoughts
When I survey the wondrous cross
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| Afterwards there are hot cross buns and coffee in the Parish Church |
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from 2013
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from 2011
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1 comment:
Memorable pictures. I got to see some of what I missed skulking around the cricket club and after I had done my bit, while others took part in the trial, getting changed into "civvies" back at St John's Hall.
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