Posted April 9, 2023

See scenes from the Celebration of the Passion of the Lord April 7 at the Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez celebrated the Mass commemorating the Holy Passion and Death of Jesus Christ.

On Good Friday, the Archbishop also encouraged all clergy, religious, and lay faithful in the Church of Philadelphia to show solidarity for the people of Ukraine and Ukrainians in the United States by praying a special prayer for peace in Ukraine. (Photos: Sarah Webb)