GOOD FRIDAY PROCESSION. The image of the Black Nazarene atop the Philippine Military Academy's 'white carabao' is being prepared for the procession on Friday. The image will be paraded as the Stations of the Cross are being prayed and announced. (PNA photo courtesy of Joseph Zambrano/PIA Baguio)
BAGUIO CITY – In observance of the Sacred Paschal Triduum (Holy Thursday- Good Friday- Black Saturday), the Black Nazarene will go around the main thoroughfares here on Friday while the Stations of the Cross is being prayed and announced over a public address system.
This is to remind the Catholics of the sacrifices of Jesus, which the devotees observe during the Holy Week.
According to an advisory sent to the media on Thursday, the motorcade will be at 9:00 a.m. on Friday.
It will start at the compound of St. Joseph the Worker Church in Pacdal.
It will follow the route-- Leonard Wood Road- Engr's Hill- Military Cut Off- BGH-UP drive-DILG- Session Road- Bgo Center mall-Maharlika- City Hall-Kisad Road.
It will then return to St. Joseph Church via Military Cut Off- South Drive and Pacdal rotunda.
The advisory said that with the enhanced community quarantine amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, the residents, especially the devotees, are encouraged to participate by staying by their windows or doors as the image passes by their respective areas.
The procession is made possible with the use of the "white carabao" (military jeep) of the Philippine Military Academy which is used during special occasions carrying the academy's guests.
It is in partnership with the Diocese of Baguio, the city government, the city police office, and PMA. (PNA)
