CHRISTIANS Together in Crediton held its annual Procession of Witness on Good Friday, April 3.

During the act of worship prior at the St Boniface Roman Catholic Church prior to the Walk of Witness. AQ 7536
During the act of worship prior at the St Boniface Roman Catholic Church prior to the Walk of Witness. AQ 7536 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The Walk of Witness stopped for prayers, a hymn and readings at Crediton Parish Church. AQ 7579
The Walk of Witness stopped for prayers, a hymn and readings at Crediton Parish Church. AQ 7579 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

More than 120 people took part in the annual tradition which it is believed started in 1977.

It began with a service at the St Boniface Roman Catholic Church before the procession walked through the town.

Worship taking place in Crediton Town Square during the Walk of Witness. AQ 7617
Worship taking place in Crediton Town Square during the Walk of Witness. AQ 7617 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Carrying the cross in Crediton High Street during the Walk of Witness. AQ 7655
Carrying the cross in Crediton High Street during the Walk of Witness. AQ 7655 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Volunteers carried a large wooden cross at the head of the procession which went to Crediton Parish Church, then Crediton Methodist Church, the Town Square, concluding at Crediton Congregational Church, hymns, readings and prayers at each stop.

The Walk of Witness leaving the St Boniface Roman Catholic Church with a volunteer carrying the cross. AQ 7551
The Walk of Witness leaving the St Boniface Roman Catholic Church with a volunteer carrying the cross. AQ 7551 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Pastor James Gregory speaking in Crediton Town Square. AQ 7641
Pastor James Gregory speaking in Crediton Town Square. AQ 7641 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The story of Jesus’ death, about Judas' betrayed, about Jesus being mocked and put on trial and how he was crucified was told at stops along the route.

Worship on the steps at Crediton Congregational Church. AQ 7669
Worship on the steps at Crediton Congregational Church. AQ 7669 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Hot cross buns and drinks were served at the conclusion.