A look at the elements of a Holy Week procession, and some of the beautiful figures and statues that play a role in helping Catholics reflect on the Passion of Christ. HolyWeek2023
Crowds line up along the town’s thoroughfare. Some are dressed casually, others wear dresses with either a candle or a fan in their hands. There are a few women clothed in black silk and barefoot, women dressed in white with a blue belt.
Such is the scene that would unfold before a Holy Week procession – a yearly religious observance for the Catholic faithful to commemorate the passion of Christ and the virtues that other personas showed during this time in Jesus’ life.The cross of Christ, like the light of God, stands in its own awesome and sublime solitude.”
This, like all her other virtues, Mary kept veiled also. She did not complain or recriminate; instead, she accepted them all. That is how Mary embraced the will of God which was her life. Other apostles of Jesus may be included in the procession as more local residents own images of saints. Every additional statue comes with the approval of the church.Mary Magdalene anoints the remains of Jesus with a perfume.Stations of the Cross
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