The “Way of the Cross,” the Greensburg Ministerium’s annual portrayal of the Passion of Christ, will begin at 11:30 a.m. April 19 at the Westmoreland County Courthouse, organizers said.
The Good Friday procession usually attracts an audience of Christian worshippers and onlookers and temporarily stops traffic in downtown Greensburg.
Greensburg police will close several blocks of South Main Street, West Otterman Street, South Pennsylvania Avenue and West Third Street for the half-hour drama, which features Jesus being sentenced to death and carrying his cross.
Like last year, the procession will end at First Presbyterian Church, 300 S. Main St.
Dozens of people dressed in biblical garb will play roles, including Pontius Pilate, Roman soldiers, the Virgin Mary and Jewish religious leaders. Rick Zabrosky will reprise his role as Jesus.
“It’s one of the biggest events of the year for the Christian community in Greensburg,” Zabrosky said, noting that about 10 churches will participate.
