church parade

noun

1. a parade by servicemen or members of a uniformed organization for the purposes of attending religious services

Example Sentences

While the Army imposed a compulsory church parade on all Church of England soldiers, from which other denominations and faiths were exempt, chaplains could offer voluntary services, such as the ones Leighton Green held on Christmas Day 1916.

From BBC

In recent years, the annual church parade in the mainly nationalist town has been the focus of opposition from local people.

From BBC

In an era when even Pope Francis has declared “Who am I to judge?” when asked about the place of gays in the church, parade organizers have an easy out if they want it.

From Salon

He had said he would meet her for this church parade.

From Project Gutenberg

Even on a week-day it's like a Church Parade, and on Sundays we go one better still.

From Project Gutenberg