Pilgrims trace Jesus' footsteps on Good Friday in Jerusalem

Published April 29, 2016

Orthodox Christians carry crosses at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by many to be the site of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, during the Good Friday procession in Jerusalem's Old City, Friday, April 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty) (The Associated Press)

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An Orthodox Christian nun holds a cross as she wait to walk along the Via Dolorosa towards the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by many to be the site of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, during the Good Friday procession in Jerusalem's Old City, Friday, April 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty) (The Associated Press)

Orthodox Christians hold crosses as they wait to walk along the Via Dolorosa towards the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, traditionally believed by many to be the site of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, during the Good Friday procession in Jerusalem's Old City, Friday, April 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty) (The Associated Press)

Greek-Orthodox and Eastern Orthodox pilgrims are commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ by following the path in Jerusalem's Old City where, according to tradition, he walked on the way to the cross.

The Good Friday procession passes along the Way of the Cross, or Via Dolorosa, the route believed to have been walked by Jesus to his crucifixion.

Pilgrims from around the world chanted prayers and carried crosses as they walked the 14 stations along the route, each marking an event that befell Jesus on his final journey.

The final stations are inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher where many Christians believe Jesus was crucified and laid to rest before his resurrection on Easter Sunday.

Catholics and Protestants marked Good Friday and Easter Sunday in March.

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