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Lorca, Murcia, Spain.  April 17th, 2019.   Throne of Christ carried to the cross inside a church during the Easter celebrations in Lorca
Processions of Nazarenos leaving the cathedral of Malaga (well known as la manquita)
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Group of Veronicas wearing purple robes and veils during a procession at the Basilica del Voto Nacional in Quito, Ecuador, for the Holy Week
Facade of the baroque church of El Carmen in Murcia, Spain, in perspective and with an intense blue sky
Holy Week processions in Spain are a unique and moving experience. They are a display of religious faith and tradition that is deeply ingrained in Spanish culture.\n\nThe processions typically take place in the evening and can last for several hours. They involve a large number of people, including members of religious brotherhoods, musicians, and spectators.\n\nThe most important elements of the processions are the pasos, which are floats that carry statues of Christ, the Virgin Mary, and other religious figures. The pasos are often decorated with candles, flowers, and other ornaments.\n\nThe processions are accompanied by music, which is often played by brass bands. The music is typically slow and solemn, and it creates a somber and reflective atmosphere.\n\nThe participants in the processions wear traditional clothing, such as long robes and pointed hoods. The hoods are often used to conceal the identity of the penitents, who may be doing penance for their sins.\n\nThe processions are a public display of faith, and they are often very emotional events. For many Spaniards, they are a way to connect with their religious heritage and to express their devotion to God.\n\nIf you are planning to visit Spain during Holy Week, I highly recommend that you attend a procession. It is an experience that you will never forget.
In the Palm Sunday procession in Tordesillas-Spain, a brother carries in his hands a branch of Laurel, is the procession of the Palms that commemorates the triumphal entry of Jesus in Jerusalem.
Potosi, Potosi, Bolivia - April 05, 2012:  The crucifixion and easter procession of Potosi in Bolivia
Procesión de Semana Santa en España.
Talla en madera policromada de la virgen de los dolores en procesión durante la semana santa de Valladolid, España
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looking up at the ornate carved frontage in Lorca
Choir boy with incense burner in holy week
Holy Week in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain
Detail of Holy Week in Spain, tradition and Catholic devotion
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador - April 15, 2022: Workers and devotees preparing a religious statue for a procession inside the ornate Church of San Francisco in Quito's historic UNESCO World Heritage Site
Virgen del Rosario-Marchena-Seville-Spain: Image of the Virgin of the Rosary, patron saint of Marchena, in the convent of Santo Domingo on February 10, 2016.
View of the towers of the south façade of the Church of Santo Domingo in Murcia, Spain, among the vegetation of the square of the same name
Castilla La Mancha, Spain. Partial view of a thurifer in a white robe swinging a censer during a procession.
Cadiz, Spain - April 17, 2025: Holy Week processions in the streets of Cadiz during the night of Holy Thursday in Cadiz, Spain
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Alicante, Spain - April 7, 2016: Alicante citizens pilgrims come from the different villages around of Santa Faz monastery in a traditional festival since XV century
Cartagena, Spain - March 29, 2013: Nazarenos parading during Semana Santa (Holy Week). Holy week is celebrated in Spain with processions of hooded Nazarenos, accompanied by military bands and huge floats (called Tronos) with representations of scenes from the last week of Christ's life.
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador - April 15, 2022: Workers and devotees preparing a religious statue for a procession inside the ornate Church of San Francisco in Quito's historic UNESCO World Heritage Site
Saragossa, Spain- August 14, 2023: Beautiful Santa Isabel of Portugal church facade, baroque style in Saragossa
Altar boy in Holy Thursday procession attire carrying a banner in the city of Murcia, Spain
Image of an Easter Passage during the Christian celebration of the Passover of Jesus. Jesus enters Jerusalem riding a donkey while the people acclaim him with palms adoring him. It is a chariot parading through the streets.
Holy Corpus Christi in Almería
1st January 2024, San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain: Local amateur choir in traditional Basque clothing singing in front of Saint Mary Church. San Sebastián is famous for its longest beach in Europe and incredible food culture.
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