19th July, 2008

About 80 performers took part in the three hour Stations of the Cross on Friday as part of the World Youth Day celebrations. The re-enactment took place over 13 stages - starting with the Last Supper and culminating with Jesus' body being brought down from the cross - at a range of venues across Sydney's CBD. It's based on a tradition started by early Christian pilgrims when visiting Jerusalem. Photographer RAMON WILLIAMS caught some of the action on Sydney's streets...

ABOVE: Left: About 80 performers took part in the re-enactment, including Sydney man Alfio Stutio, 27, who played the role of Jesus. Right: Australian Cardinal George Pell was in attendance.

BELOW: Left: The Papal Cross led the parade through Sydney's streets. Right: People watching the action - which took place at venues across the CBD on a big screem at Circular Quay.