Holy Week, the most intense liturgical moment of the year for the Catholic Church, arrived once again in our country with a congregation that turns to the streets, avenues, neighborhoods and, in short, almost anywhere in the country to experience popular religiosity. .
This week goes even beyond the processional processions and their admiration as art or tradition, Holy Week must be dedicated to prayer and reflection based on the mysteries of passion, death, crucifixion, burial. and resurrection of Jesus.
Part of the evangelization that is experienced, precisely, is through images of passion, whose authors, master sculptors, have wanted to capture the suffering and agony that Jesus Christ endured.
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Intangible Heritage of Humanity
On November 30, 2022, Holy Week in Guatemala was inscribed on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
“It is one of the most notable events in the country, with processions, vigils, funeral marches, seasonal gastronomy and the creation of flower tapestries and altars. For this occasion, the facades of houses and buildings are also decorated, which contributes to the festive atmosphere. Holy Week is a religious and cultural celebration that commemorates the passion, death and resurrection of Christ. It encompasses a series of activities and common elements that vary from one region to another,” states UNESCO.
Processional processions for the remainder of the Holy Week:
Holy Thursday
Jesus of Candelaria, “Christ the King” – Parish of Candelaria
Holy Friday
Jesús Nazareno de la Merced – Parish of La Merced
Buried Lord, “Christ of Love” – Temple of Santo Domingo
Recumbent Christ, “Christ of the Poor” – Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Parish, Temple of El Calvario
Buried Lord “Christ of Penance” – Temple of the Recollection
Buried Lord – Rectoral Parish of San Sebastián
Buried Franciscan Lord of Penance – Temple of San Francisco
Buried Lord – Santa Catalina Rectory
Holy Saturday
Buried Lord – Santa Cruz del Milagro Parish (in zone 6)
Processions of condolences, of the Virgin of Soledad
Easter Sunday
Risen Jesus and Virgin of Joy – Our Lady of Remedies Parish, Temple of El Calvario
Risen Jesus – Merced Parish
Risen Jesus – Santa Catalina Rectory
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