Cyclists escort 4WD carrying life-sized cross around residential areas


Pilgrims on wheels: Iron Horse (Cycling) Evangelisation Team members about to move out from St Anne’s Church with the 4WD vehicle carrying the cross to be taken to some 12 housing estates for local members to gather and pray during Palm Sunday in Bukit Mertajam, Penang. (Inset) Marietta Naidu. — Photo: MUSTAFA AHMAD/The Star.

BUKIT MERTAJAM: Closely reflecting on the significance of the Christian Holy Week has been an annual ritual for churchgoer Marietta Naidu.

Apart from observing repentance through prayer, fasting and almsgiving throughout the 40 days of Lent, the 77-year-old would also not miss attending masses at church.

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