In pictures: Thousands gather for the 38th National Prayer Day at the Subukia Shrine

This year's 38th National Prayer Day at Subukia Shrine was led by choir members from Nyeri Diocese.

Some Catholic faithful took a nap during the 38th National Prayer Day at the Subukia Shrine.

Archbishop Cleophas Oseso of the Nakuru Diocese was present at the 38th National Prayer Day at the Subukia Shrine.

Catholic faithfuls  take photos at the highest point of the Subukia Shrine during the 38th National Prayer Day.

Catholic faithfuls gathered at the Subukia shrine for the 38th National Prayer Day.

A Catholic worshipper receives the Holy Eucharist during the 38th National Prayer Day at the Subukia Shrine.

Archbishop Anthony Muheria of the Nyeri diocese leading the 38th National Prayer Day at the Subukia Shrine.

Archbishop Anthony Muheria, from Nyeri diocese, leads the 38th National Prayer Day at Subukia Shrine.

A section of Catholic faithful participate in the Way of the Cross prayer during the 38th National Prayer Day at Subukia Shrine.

A man and an NYS officer controlling the crowd at the holy water point at the Subukia shrine. The faithful believe the water has miraculous powers, and many people carry it home. Due to overcrowding, many were unable to obtain any and went home without it.

A man carries a 10-litre jerrycan of holy water from the Subukia shrine on the occasion of the 38th National Prayer Day.