Again, I’m awake way before the rest of the family and since it’s Easter morning I thought I’d take a minute and share some shots of a couple of local Easter traditions. One of which I’ve experienced many times in my life and one that’s new to me.

I’ve attended First Christian Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky my entire life so I’ve seen their “Living Portrayal of DaVinci’s Last Supper” many times. The day is called Maundy Thursday. The word ‘Maundy’, most scholars agree is derived from the Latin word mandatu which means mandate. On that night Jesus gave his disciples a new mandate or a new commandment, “That ye love one another; as I have loved you.” Here’s the entire gallery. Enjoy!

The second tradition I shot this year is more of a regional tradition to the Cincinnati area. The Good Friday pilgrimage to the church is known as the “Praying of the Steps”. It is the only pilgrimage of its kind in the world and remembers Christ’s walk to Calvary. Every year 8,000 to 10,000 pilgrims make the journey on Good Friday and say a prayer on each step as they move to the top of the hill. The tradition has been passed down through generations of Cincinnati Catholics and people of faith.

I’ve thought about shooting this many times in the past but this year I decided it was time after a friend asked that I shoot it for her. Thanks Nancy! I’m not very happy with these shots as the lighting was not the best and I wasn’t really prepared to shoot in such bad back lighting. Next year I’ll be trudging up the hill with my tripod! Here’s the entire gallery. Enjoy!

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