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Thousands Participate in Belfast's Second Annual March for Jesus

Thousands gathered in Belfast for the second March for Jesus, celebrating Christian faith through worship, prayer, and testimonies despite chilly weather.

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Thousands Gather for March for Jesus in Belfast

On Saturday afternoon, thousands of people assembled for the second "March for Jesus" event in Belfast. Following a four-hour buildup at Ormeau Park, the parade commenced at 14:00 BST, proceeding through the city centre and concluding at Belfast City Hall.

Participants engaged in worship, prayer, and listened to testimonies from fellow Christians as part of the broader March for Jesus movement.

Deborah McCracken from Ballymena shared her motivation for returning after attending the 2025 event.

Celebration of Christian Faith

"It was an incredible time seeing churches and Christians from across the nation come together,"
"We're all here in unity to celebrate Jesus and to let people know that he is the hope of the world.
"Jesus changed my life and I believe he can change the trajectory of what this nation stands for."

The event is characterized as a non-political, family-friendly occasion dedicated to celebrating the Christian faith. It is organised by Christian Voice Ireland, a coalition of churches and ministers from across the island.

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Many attendees carried flags and banners with slogans such as "Our nation for Jesus." Organisers requested that participants refrain from bringing any national flags to the march.

Luke Dean, originally from the United States, travelled from Moira in County Down to participate in the event.

"I've come here to be with lovers of Jesus,"
"At a time like this there's a lot of darkness, in Jesus there's the light, there's the hope, there's salvation."
A man with short-brown hair and a long brown beard smiles to the camera. Behind him is a crowd of people, out-of-focus. The man wears a green waterproof jacket and has a guitar case on his back.
Luke Dean, who is originally from the United States, travelled from Moira to attend the march

The 2025 event attracted an estimated crowd of 8,000 people, and a significant gathering also occurred last year in Dublin.

This year's Belfast participants were undeterred by chilly and damp weather conditions.

A large crowd of people march along a busy city centre street. The man at the front holds a large purple flag. He wears a purple Hi-Viz jacket, navy trousers and a navy top.
This year's participants weren't put off by chilly and damp conditions

Ray Quinn attended for the second consecutive year.

"I've come to support my belief and see other people supporting it,"
"I come to see the fellowship among like-minded people and hopefully reach other people.
"As Jesus said, if there are two or more gathered 'I am amongst you', so he is amongst us all."
A man with clear spectacles and a grey moustache stairs to the camera. He wears a navy waterproof jacket, with a green fleece underneath. Over his left shoulder is a white police van. Over his right, a baby sits in a cream pram below a clear window.
This is Ray Quinn's second year attending the march

This article was sourced from bbc

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