Watch the Powerful Easter Ritual Performed by Christians Each Year in The Streets of New York City

Each year a group of Christians from an organization called Youth Mission reenact the moments before the crucifixion of Christ in the streets of lower Manhattan. (VideoJosiah Ryan )

The dramatic ritual, which included an actor playing Jesus, as well as Roman soldiers and other characters draws a number of Christians but appeared to surprise a number of tourists as well as New Yorkers hanging out in local restaurants and bars.