Easter Around The World
Easter Around The World
Easter Around The World. The most joyous day in Christendom sees churches from Maine to Hawaii thronged with the devout as they celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, each in his own way, each in his own faith. , The glory that is Easter is reflected in the facades of churches majestic and humble; it is found in the hearts that worship the miracle that was Christ's passion and the empty tomb on Easter Day. New Yorkers throng to parade along Fifth Avenue, services are held at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington and at the National Cathedral. As the nation rejoices they pause in sorrow - flags fly at half-mast in memory of those heroes who died aboard the submarine Thresher. In Vatican City Pope John gives his traditional blessing, "Urbi Et Orbi" -to Rome and the world. Christ is honored in every corner of the earth on this Easter Day of rejoicing. A sun rise over trees. MS - Outside shot of a lovely church where people are walking in to attend Easter Service. MS - another one of America's churches on Easter Sunday. More churches and more locations. Outside shot - People filing in to attend Easter Sunday Service. CUS - Stained glass window depicting the Birth of Christ. MS - Little Children holding song books queuing in to sing. OHS - People standing up in their church pews. First Baptist Church. MS - Pastor of the church shaking hands with the people coming out of church. OHS - People standing out side of New York's largest Cathedrals wearing their finest Easter wear. MS - The White House Walter Reed Army Medical Center. On the ground of the medical center a full dress army band marching through the throngs of people who have gathered here to celebrate Easter. MLS - Throngs of Christians attend for an out-door Easter Service. MS - The Vatican throngs of Christians standing wanting to be part of the religious experience. MLS - The pope blessing all the people. CUS - Some of the young Christians praying. CUS - Nuns. MLS - The Pope blessing the people