Passion Play in Oxnard's La Colonia prepares Christians for coming of Easter

Staff reports

As they have for generations, residents of Oxnard’s La Colonia neighborhood and beyond joined in the annual Passion Play on Friday afternoon.

From Cristo Rey to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic churches, actors portrayed the events surrounding Christ’s crucifixion as part of the Christian observance of Good Friday.

Hundreds of faithful watched the mile-long procession and story unfold in dramatic fashion through the streets of Colonia and into the parking lot of the Catholic church on Juanita Avenue.

Many Christians participate in services for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, the three days before Easter that are often referred to as the Triduum. 

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