Overview

• The Cristo del Salvador and Cristo del Amparo statues met at Calle de Pintor Ferrandis at approximately 8 a.m. during the Good Friday procession.
• The encuentro de los Cristos is a deeply rooted tradition in Valencia’s Semana Santa Marinera, blending faith, maritime heritage, and community bonds.
• Bands of cornetas y tambores played the Spanish anthem during the meeting, drawing a large ovation from attendees of all ages.
• The Cristo del Salvador continued its procession to Cabanyal beach, where a prayer was offered for those who have perished at sea.
• Residents described the event as both a spiritual and familial gathering, where neighbors reconnected and shared in the collective ritual.