Saul Martinez
Correspondent
The absence of rain allowed the image of the Virgin of Sorrows to make its respective journey through the streets of the Andalusian city, which is accompanied by Nazarenes, musical bands and other images, such as Jesus carrying the Cross and Jesus of Humility. .
For this Holy Tuesday the State Meteorological Agency predicted rain between 5:00 pm. to 7:00 p.m. Data from the Aemet reveal that for 72 years, Seville has not had rain so far during Semana Mayor.
For believers of the virgin, she represents the deep union of a mother’s heart with her son, as she experienced pain in the mission of her son Jesus, especially during the passion and death.
Those who decide to do the entire tour as an act of penance have a period of 10 to 13 hours, many of them leave their respective church at 11 in the morning, arrive at the Cathedral of Seville and then return at approximately 2: 00 to 3:00 in the morning. Others simply come out from their balconies and windows to venerate the image as they pass.
Although the city council has prohibited people from carrying “chairs” to appreciate the route, they are still exposed to a respective fine, and many times local and national police officers must open space for the urn to pass. with total freedom.
It should be mentioned that for these activities, some are dependent on the weather system, because if there is rain during the hours when the tours are scheduled, they are suspended.
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