Christians in Durban urged South Africans to unite against injustices during a silent ecumenical procession on Good Friday. The annual march, led by the Diakonia Council of Churches, proceeded through the city streets to the city hall.
Participants in the silent ecumenical procession carrying a cross walked from an early morning Good Friday service through Durban's streets to the city hall. The event, hosted by the Diakonia Council of Churches, marks the organisation's 50th anniversary this year.
The annual march, first held in 1985, serves to promote compassion, remembrance, and action against injustice. Diakonia Council of Churches organises it as a call to communities to address social challenges.
One participant emphasised the need for unity, stating: “Today we are facing a challenge where we were asked to rise and act justly and walk humbly wherever we are or where we are placed so that we show this love of Christ which he gained on the cross. I think it’s about unity and about connecting with one another. Our province is a province of diversity and about connectivity, I want everybody to unite.”
The procession highlights ongoing efforts by Christian groups in KwaZulu-Natal to foster solidarity amid the province's diversity.
