Weeping Women in Romont Fribourg Switzerland on Good Friday

In Romont in western Switzerland, 'weeping women' carry scarlet cushions through the streets bearing the symbols of Christ's passion - such as the nails used in the crucifixion and the crown of thorns that was placed on his head - and the handkerchief which St Veronica used to wipe Christ's brow as he carried the cross and which was miraculously imprinted with the image of his face. The streets of this town in French-speaking Canton Fribourg echo with chants and prayers taken up by believers.
Good Friday 10.04.2009 at the 17th century Catholic church

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