Maundy Thursday service at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • People attend the Maundy Thursday service at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    People attend the Maundy Thursday service at St Joseph's Cathedral in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • Fr Chito Bartolo, parish priest of St Joseph's Cathedral, during the service
    Fr Chito Bartolo, parish priest of St Joseph's Cathedral, during the service
  • People pray
    People pray
  • The washing of feet is a Christian ritual performed during Maundy Thursday services
    The washing of feet is a Christian ritual performed during Maundy Thursday services
  • 'Easter is very important because this is a season of hope,' said Fr Chito Bartolo
    'Easter is very important because this is a season of hope,' said Fr Chito Bartolo

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