Hundreds of Ghajnsilmizi packed the Ghajnsielem Parish Church to enjoy the spectacular performance put on by 'L-Ghaqda Drammatika Ghajnsielem' during the 19th edition of the Easter Pageant. "Is-Salib tal-Fidwa" was written and directed by JoAnne Debrincat. Over 50 actors took part.

The Story

What does a Cross means? What is it's meaning? What does it make you think about?

Although in today's world one cannot understand fully what does it mean to be crucified, still when one hears the word cross one immediately associate with it pain, burden, suffering and humiliation.

Jesus was crucified on a Cross. Why did he choose the Cross? Because the Cross represents the ugliness of humanity. But as soon as Jesus accepted to carry the cross, the meaning of the Cross was transformed because the Cross was the instrument which gave us the God's forgiveness and His Grace...

Now it is our turn, Jesus is inviting us to share with Him in our = salvation, as he invited Simon of Cyrene. Simon represents every one of = us. We are all invited to walk besides Jesus on His way to Golgotha. But are we being reluctant to accept the Cross; the price of the Cross = is dear and painful...