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Spain's Good Friday Processions Adapt to Weather and Celebrate Centenaries

While rain altered plans in several cities, Valencia and Xàtiva saw record participation, setting the stage for Madrid's culminating Encuentro on Easter Saturday.

Viernes Santo 2025 en Pamplona. Traslado de la Dolorosa desde la Catedral hasta la iglesia de San Lorenzo.
Monte Calvario sale en procesión este Viernes Santo en Málaga
Viernes Santo 2025 en Pamplona. Traslado de la Dolorosa desde la Catedral hasta la iglesia de San Lorenzo.
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Overview

  • Good Friday processions unfolded across Spain, with many cities showcasing historic rituals, while others adapted or canceled events due to rain.
  • Valencia's maritime districts marked the centenary of the Junta Mayor with a record 3,600 participants, including 1,000 new members since 2021.
  • Xàtiva's Solemne Procesión General del Santo Entierro featured 16 cofradías, 4,000 participants, and 18 pasos in a tightly coordinated three-hour route.
  • Rain forced indoor ceremonies in cities like Cáceres and Santiago de Compostela, where key processions like the Santo Entierro were canceled.
  • Preparations are underway for Madrid's Encuentro procession on Easter Saturday, a medieval tradition marking the conclusion of the capital's Semana Santa.