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At the first of the Stations of the Cross, Pine Level Methodist Church Pastor Brian Russell explains how Jesus was condemed to death. The Stations of the Cross began Good Friday in McSwain Park and stopped at several locations in downtown Arcadia.

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Sister Ann DeNicolo leads a group of faithful from McSwain Park through downtown Arcadia, following the 14 stations of the cross on Friday.

ARCADIAN PHOTO BY JOHN BLACK, photeke@gmail.com

Bob Hiniker carries the cross throughout the day to all 14 stations, as Jesus did. The Stations of the Cross recount the trial and persecution of Jesus before His ressurection on Easter.