On the cross walk in Victoria

Procession through downtown streets honors Christ's sacrifice

Camilla O’Brian

Camilla O’Brian

Rev. Travis O’Brian, pastor at St. Barnabas church in Victoria, joined his children on the annual Good Friday Passion Procession through Victoria last week.

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