Medina Christians carry cross on a chilly Good Friday

Photos by Tom Rivers

MEDINA – Dale Cameron carries the cross in front and Jarred Saj is in back during today’s “Cross Walk,” a long-time tradition by the Medina Area Association of Churches. They are walking from the Cooper Funeral Home to the parking lot of the First Baptist Church.

The group made seven stops in the downtown and near the Canal Basin, sharing Scripture and singing hymns.

Pastor Jovannie Canales of the Oasis Church carries the cross in front with Matt Caldwell in back. They are crossing West Center Street.

The group was outside for more than an hour on a chilly day with temperatures in the high 30s.

Jovannie Canales and Matt Caldwell prepare to carry the cross from in front of Medina Historical Society to the Cooper Funeral Home. Neil Samborski is dressed as a centurion. He has worn that costume for several years during the Cross Walk.

The Rev. Randy LeBaron, pastor of the First Baptist Church, carries the front of the cross as the group heads through the arch of the Presbyterian Church.

The Medina churches will have an ecumenical Good Friday service this evening at 6:30 at the Oak Orchard Assembly of God, 12111 Ridge Rd.

The churches also will have a sunrise service at 7 a.m. on Easter at Boxwood Cemetery near Glenwood Lake.