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The Procession of Our Lady of Solitude - Madrid (2)

The procession of Our Lady of Solitude and Abandonment left the Royal church of San Gines unhindered by bad weather. It later met up with the...

by Lawrence JC Baron in Spain on 23/04/2011

The procession of Our Lady of Solitude and Abandonment left the Royal church of San Gines unhindered by bad weather. It later met up with the procession of Christ Lying in State and both proceeded to San Gines church.

Society

The Procession of Our Lady of Solitude - Madrid (1)

The procession of Our Lady of Solitude and Abandonment left the Royal church of San Gines unhindered by bad weather. It later met up with the...

by Lawrence JC Baron in Spain on 23/04/2011

Society

Manolas at Our Lady of Solitude procession - Madrid

The Manolas are a group of women who follow our Lady of Sorrows during Easter processions, and other religious events. The women in the photos follow...

by Lawrence JC Baron in Spain on 23/04/2011

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