Members of the NLBC choir (in hats and neck ties) listen keenly as Bishop John I. Cline delivers the Easter Sunday message. Photo: VINO

Members of the congregation dressed in their hats for the Resurrection Sunday Service at the NLBC. Photo: VINO

Members of the congregation at CGB Baptist Church lift their voices in worship on Resurrection Sunday. Photo: VINO

Pastor Melvin M. Turnbull leads the congregation in worship at the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church (at right is Senior Pastor Dr Melvin A. Turnbull). Photo: VINO

These three young ladies sang songs of praise on Resurrection Sunday at the CGB Baptist Church. Photo: VINO

An important event that the St. Williams Catholic church observed was the ‘Washing of the Feet’ where Fr Walter M. Mendonca S.V.D. washed the feet of twelve persons who made a commitment to lead a Christian life and to help share the Gospel. The ‘Washing of the Feet’ symbolises Christ's washing the feet of his Apostles, the first priests.

Some churches even had services lasting till mid-night the day before while some started as early as 6 A.M on Easter Sunday.

The St Williams Catholic Church on Tortola had its usual Palm Sunday procession where they were joined by members of the Anglican and Methodist churches on Tortola. Palm Sunday is a Christian moveable feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter and commemorates Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

There was also the Stations of the Cross. This devotion is also known as the "Way of the Cross", the "Via Crucis", and the "Via Dolorosa." It commemorates 14 key events on the day of Christ's crucifixion.

Another important event that the Catholic church observed was the ‘Washing of the Feet’ where Fr Walter M. Mendonca S.V.D. washed the feet of twelve persons who made a commitment to lead a Christian life and to help share the Gospel. The ‘Washing of the Feet’ symbolises Christ's washing the feet of his Apostles, the first priests.

Though there was no special service planned for Resurrection Sunday, there was standing room only over at the New Life Baptist Church as the tradition of ‘Hat & Tie Sunday’ continued to be upheld in grand fashion by members of the church.

Many members of the church’s female congregation could be seen decked out in their hats with male members donning neck ties as they listened keenly to a sermon read by Bishop John I. Cline about the laws of the bible. 

Parishioners also turned out at the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church to offer praise and worship on Easter Sunday also referred to as Resurrection Sunday.

Meanwhile, Mr George Fahie chose to ride his donkey to the Sea Cows Bay well on Resurrection Sunday; much like Jesus was described as doing in the bible before his crucifixion and resurrection. 

Easter marks the end of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline in preparation for Easter. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday.

On Monday April 1, 2013, it was time for kite flying, which also symbolises the ascension into heaven by Jesus Christ. The cruise pier was the place to be as hundreds of persons gathered there to either fly their kite, spend quality time with family, or enjoy the dishes on sale.