Thousands of people participated in the March for Jesus in Dublin on Saturday.
Up to 12,000 people joined the family-friendly event, according to organisers, who described Saturday’s march as “a historic walk of faith.”
Ahead of the event, organisers encouraged individuals, families and community groups to attend and “make a public stance for faith,” promising a “day filled with worship, joy and celebration,” describing the event as “a great opportunity to meet new people, worship together, and experience the joy of walking with Jesus.”
Saturday’s march started at the Garden of Remembrance and ended at Dáil Éireann, with organisers saying the march showed the “incredible scale of believers united in faith and purpose, filling the streets with praise and hope for our nation.”
Participants flooded the streets of the capital holding signs which read “Jesus is our King” and “Jesus changes everything.” Organisers of the event, which included All Nations Church in Dublin, described the success of the march as “a moment that will be remembered in Dublin and beyond.”
Pastor John Aherne of All Nations Church in Dublin, who organised the event, told Gript:
“The March for Jesus was a seminal moment for the church in Ireland. Thousands of Christians took to the streets to honour Christ and reaffirm Ireland’s Christian heritage.
“In view of the passing of the bills in the Dáil this week, it is very significant that so many gathered there to pray for the nation. Clearly neither God nor the church in Ireland are dead but very much alive, something our government have chosen to ignore.”
Taking to social media, one attendee wrote: “Very uplifting to see so many people, singing and praising the Lord. Perhaps we have more true believers than the establishment think?”
Another X user who attended the march wrote: “A wonderful event today in Dublin. It was beautiful.”
“So glad I had an inspiring day marching for Jesus in Dublin. Prayers for a revival in Ireland can be so powerful, especially with people coming together in unity and faith. May the joy and peace we’re spreading touch hearts and bring hope and transformation throughout the nation. Let keep shining this light,” another attendee wrote.
The event, which saw interdenominational Christian faiths come together, had been promoted by the Catholic Bishop of Waterford, Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan.
He said that the march would “show and shine the light of Jesus Christ,” and said that participants would march to Dáil Éireann, where “so many very sad decisions have been taken over the last few years – decisions which are not according to the mind of God.”
“On October 26, 2024, we witnessed something truly historic at the March for Jesus! Around 11,000 to 12,000 people came together, united in faith. Drone shots captured the unprecedented scale of believers from all over Ireland, side by side, lifting up the name of Jesus,” March for Jesus Ireland said.
“Together, we made history in His name.”