Local Catholics flocked to towns and villages across Malta and Gozo today to attend one of the several Good Friday processions held across the Maltese Islands.

Some snapped photos, some prayed and others simply watched as procession participants dressed in Biblical costumes, uniformed brass bands and others bearing statues representing the various stages of the passion of Christ made their way past the crowds. 

Times of Malta videographer Jonathan Borg captured some of the Good Friday procession spirit in Żejtun.

Photo: Kurt SansonePhoto: Kurt Sansone

People look on as procession participants exit the Mosta Rotunda. Photo: Kurt SansonePeople look on as procession participants exit the Mosta Rotunda. Photo: Kurt Sansone

People snap photos as one of the procession statues is brought out of the Cittadella cathedral. Photo: Johannes-Georg WagnerPeople snap photos as one of the procession statues is brought out of the Cittadella cathedral. Photo: Johannes-Georg Wagner

People reenact the passion of Christ during a Good Friday procession in Mumbai, India. Photo: Reuters/Shailesh AndradePeople reenact the passion of Christ during a Good Friday procession in Mumbai, India. Photo: Reuters/Shailesh Andrade

Cross-carrying penitents take part in a Good Friday procession during the Holy Week in Mexico City. Photo: Reuters/Henry RomeroCross-carrying penitents take part in a Good Friday procession during the Holy Week in Mexico City. Photo: Reuters/Henry Romero

Worshippers re-enact the "Stations of the Cross" during a procession on Good Friday in Ourem, central Portugal. Photo: Reuters/Rafael MarchanteWorshippers re-enact the "Stations of the Cross" during a procession on Good Friday in Ourem, central Portugal. Photo: Reuters/Rafael Marchante

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