PETARE HOLY WEEK

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Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the 'Via Crucis' (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

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Faithful perform during the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession, which commemorates Jesus Christ's Crucifixion during Holy Week in the barrio El Nazareno in Petare, Caracas. Friday, April 10, 2009. Holy Week commemorates the last week of the earthly life of Jesus Christ culminating in his crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday. (Photo/Ivan Gonzalez)

Tags catholic, catholicism, Christ, Easter Week, Escuque, Holy Wednesday, penitentes, Procession, religious tradition, Semana Santa, Trujillo, Venezuela

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