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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
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Talla en madera policromada de la virgen de los dolores en procesión durante la semana santa de Valladolid, España
Group of Veronicas wearing purple robes and veils during a procession at the Basilica del Voto Nacional in Quito, Ecuador, for the Holy Week
Detail of Holy Week in Spain, tradition and Catholic devotion
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.
Procesión de Semana Santa en España.
Malaga, Spain - March 21, 2016: last float in the procession of Gitanos brotherhood leaving Plaza del Teatro into a narrow street, followed by hundreds of spectators. The float with a statue of Virgin Mary is covered with plastic to protect the old and  valuable embroidery against the rain.
The Virgin enters the church before a crowd of people and photographers during the nighttime procession of the Virgin of the Pegotes, which travels by horse-drawn carriage through the streets of Nava del Rey. The Virgin ascends and descends from the hermitage to the village church, Nava del Rey, Valladolid, Castile and León, Spain, Europe - November 30, 2024.
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Processions of Nazarenos leaving the cathedral of Malaga (well known as la manquita)
looking up at the ornate carved frontage in Lorca
ITALY - SICILY - Marsala - procession in Good Thursday - Madonna Addolorata
Choir boy with incense burner in holy week
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
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.
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Procession during Holy Week, Paso, Virgen Nuestra Señora de las Angustias. Tordesillas
Church Saint Jean Baptiste - Saint Jean de Luz, France - 04-23-2025: Statue (19th century) of Our Lady of Sorrows.
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.
a still life with a vase and a candle taken at the Good Friday procession
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.
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
Facade of the baroque church of El Carmen in Murcia, Spain, in perspective and with an intense blue sky
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Holy Week in Talavera de la Reina is a celebration of great tradition and religious fervor, recognized as a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest. During this week, the city is decorated and its streets are filled with processions that exhibit rich imagery and the participation of numerous brotherhoods.
Penitents in traditional robes carrying a cross during a nighttime religious procession
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