Hundreds take part in colourful Eucharistic procession in Derry

Hundreds of people braved the inclement weather and took part in a colourful Eucharistic procession from the Long Tower to Ebrington Square on Sunday.

Mass was celebrated in St. Columba’s before parishioners and visitors made their way through the city centre, along the River Foyle and across the Peace Bridge.

Participants carried banners of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, Sister Clare Crockett, St. Patrick, St. Carlo Acutis, St. Mother Teresa, St. Oliver Plunkett, St. Therese, St. Bernadette and other saints.

“On this centenary of the Solemnity of Christ the King, people of all ages from the four corners of Ireland packed the Church to capacity at 12 Noon Mass and walked with Christ in the Eucharist in the freezing damp weather to Ebrington Square.

"Part of the route was travelled by boat and the Foyle was blessed in honour of all who died in its waters and for their grieving families. A truly memorable day despite the inclement conditions which certainly did not break the spirit of a pilgrim people,” the Long Tower posted on its Facebook page.

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