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Procession of the Risen Lord in Lorca

The image of the Incarnation of the Risen Lord Jesus is taken out in procession from the church of Santa Maria Maggiore to the Collegiate Church of...

by nathalie paco in Spain on 24/04/2011

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Stations of the Cross re-enacted in Caracas

To commemorate Good Friday, the community of the parish of Our Lady of Coromoto staged a vivid representation of the stations of the cross,...

by Boris Vergara in Venezuela on 22/04/2011

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Good Friday Procession in Murcia

The Salzillo Brotherhood of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno, seen here during the Good Friday procession in Murcia.

by nathalie paco in Spain on 22/04/2011

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Procesion del viernes santo en Murcia
Procesion de la REAL Y MUY ILUSTRE COFRADÍA DEL SANTO SEPULCRO
Procession of the Risen Lord in Lorca
The image of the Incarnation of the Risen Lord Jesus is taken out in procession from the church of Santa Maria Maggiore to the Collegiate Church of San Patricio.
Holy Thursday procession of silence - Murcia
Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of Refuge, founded in 1942 and based in the Church of San Lorenzo, seen here as they take part in the Holy Thursday procession of silence.
Good Friday Procession in Murcia
The Salzillo Brotherhood of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno, seen here during the Good Friday procession in Murcia.
Bull Run Through the Streets of Vejer de la Frontera
Bulls are released onto the streets of this white village in Andalusia at Easter. They chase members of the public who attempt to escape the animal. A tradition that stretches back cent...
Stations of the Cross re-enacted in Caracas
To commemorate Good Friday, the community of the parish of Our Lady of Coromoto staged a vivid representation of the stations of the cross, portraying Jesus Christ from the time he was ...
2011 Holy Week (Semana Santa) in Seville
Heavy rains put a major damper on this year's Semana Santa celebrations in Seville. Holy Week in Christianity is the last week of Lent and the week before Easter.
Easter Week in Malaga 2011
Easter is one of the most important dates in the Christian calendar. During this week forty brotherhoods represent it with the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Traditional ceremony of Chacao Palmeros
The Chacao Palmeros perform the traditional gathering of the Palma Real in the Parque Nacional El Avila in Caracas. The tradition has been held since 1770 was limited this year by park ...
Way of the Cross Procession and Ceremony - Malaga
The arrest of Jesus was commemorated by the Association of Guilds of Holy Week in Malaga today where a ceremony and procession ending at the Cathedral took place. Malaga, Spain. 11/03/2...
Procession of the Holy Week in Quito, Ecuador.
The most important religious event of Ecuador is the Holy Week procession in the city of Quito. It is the procession of the cones, where following a Spanish tradition, believers march c...
Rafting in Brazil
Images of rafting in Brazil. The Rafting Center in Santa Virginia was re-opened within the World Heritage Site at São Luiz do Paraitinga, Brazil. 15/05/2010.
Las Gangas  EL MALL POPULAR QUE SE NIEGA A DESAPARECER
“Las Gangas” a mall filled with small and medium enterprises in Santiago that hasn't fired workers after the Earthquake. Las Gangas: The popular mall that refuses to disappear Sa...
The Way of the Cross of Petare
DMTX. The Way of the Cross of Petare is a religious activity that takes place on Good Friday each year, this is held in Petare a sector of Caracas, specifically in the Barrio El Nazaren...
Holy Week in Venezuela / Semana Santa en Venezuela
DMTX. The celebration of Holy Week in Caracas is characterized by the pictorial and color of their performances, such as the crucifixion of Jesus Christ held on Good Friday, when celebr...
Zaragoza Easter Processions
DMTX. Traditional Easter church processions in the streets of Zaragoza, Spain. 02/04/2010
Good Friday Passion Play in Adeje Tenerife
Over 300 actors took part in the annual Good Friday passion play on the Calle Grande in the town of Adeje. Watched by over 2000 spectators as they acted out the last day of Jesus Christ...
Procession of Christ of the Gypsies, Madrid
The Madrid fraternity of Gypsies, officially known as La Hermandad de Nuestro Padre Jesús de la Salud y María Santísima de las Angustias, held the procession of Our Father Jesus of Heal...
vacaciones de semana santa
se acerca el puente vacacional en mexico tiempo de correr al mar y sacr el stress
The Dance of Death of Verges
La "Dansa de la Mort" (dance of death) of Verges, in Girona, is one of the most original and oldest among the celebrations of Easter. Verges, Spain. 21/03/2008.