Semana Santa Collection (#2)

A man wearing a mask prepares to march through the streets during Easter celebrations in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, March 30, 2018. REUTERS/David W Cerny

A penitent is reflected in a puddle of water after rain fell at the Humildad
A penitent is reflected in a puddle of water after rain fell at the " Humildad" brotherhood Palm Sunday procession during Holy Week in Malaga, southern Spain, March 24, 2013

Penitents light their candles as they take part in the Humildad brotherhood Palm Sunday
Penitents light their candles as they take part in the " Humildad" brotherhood Palm Sunday procession during the Holy Week in Malaga, southern Spain, March 24, 2013

A woman throws a wreath into the water during a procession of the Santisimo Cristo del Salvador to pray for those who died at sea, on the beach in Valencia, Spain, March 30, 2018. REUTERS/Heino Kalis

A candle is seen before the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) procession during Good Friday celebrations in front of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy March 30, 2018. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

A man takes part in a Procession of Jesus Nazareno de Candelaria Cristo Rey in the
A man takes part in a Procession of Jesus Nazareno de Candelaria " Cristo Rey" in the streets of downtown Guatemala City March 29, 2018. REUTERS/Luis Echeverria

Laferla Cross is seen during a Seven Churches Visitation pilgrimage as part of Holy Week
Laferla Cross, the highest point on the Maltese islands, is seen during a Seven Churches Visitation pilgrimage as part of Holy Week activities on the hill leading to on Maundy Thursday outside

A woman holds a cross during a Coptic Orthodox Palm Sunday mass at the Samaan el-Kharaz Monastery in the Mokattam Mountain area of Cairo, Egypt April 1, 2018. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany

People wearing masks march through the streets during Easter celebrations in Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic, March 30, 2018. REUTERS/David W Cerny

A masked penitent prays as he holds an image of Jesus Christ during a procession as part of Holy Week celebrations in Taxco in the Mexican state of Guerrero, March 29, 2018

A masked penitent carries thorny boughs with ribbons on his shoulders during a procession as part of Holy Week celebrations in Taxco in the Mexican state of Guerrero, March 29, 2018

People set fire to an effigy during the traditional burning of Judas on Holy Saturday in
People set fire to an effigy during the traditional burning of Judas on Holy Saturday at la Merced neighborhood in Mexico City, Mexico, March 31, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Romero

A girl dressed as an angel walks in the middle of a street decorated by residents and local artists with painted wood chips in celebration of Easter Sunday, in the historic city of Ouro Preto

Worshippers take part in the procession of the Madonna della Vergine Desolata during the Holy Week in Canosa di Puglia, Italy, March 31, 2018. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

A cross lit up with candles is seen in front of the Colosseum before the Via Crucis (Way of the Cross) procession during Good Friday celebrations in Rome, Italy March 30, 2018

Catholics take part in the Procession of Silence on Good Friday during Holy Week in
Catholics take part in the " Procession of Silence" on Good Friday during Holy Week in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico March 30, 2018. REUTERS/Jose Luis Gonzalez

Penitents of the Jesus Yacente brotherhood take part in a procession during Holy Week in Zamora, Spain March 24, 2016. REUTERS/Juan Medina TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Los Estudiantes brotherhood wait for the start of the procession during Holy Week in
" Los Estudiantes" brotherhood wait for the start of the procession during Holy Week in Madrid, Spain, March 25, 2018. REUTERS/Juan Medina

Penitents of Las Aguas brotherhood wait before the start of their penance during Holy
Penitents of " Las Aguas" (The Waters) brotherhood wait before the start of their penance during Holy Week in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain, March 25, 2013

A member of the Nazarenos brotherhood takes part in a processsion on Good Friday in Zipaquira, Colombia, March 25, 2016. REUTERS/John Vizcaino TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

The image of the Nazarene of La O brotherhood is silhouetted by the sun during a Holy Week procession in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain March 25, 2016

Penitents of Los Estudiantes brotherhood wait for the start of the procession during
Penitents of " Los Estudiantes" brotherhood wait for the start of the procession during Holy Week in Madrid, Spain, March 25, 2018. REUTERS/Juan Medina TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Penitents of the Santo Cristo de la Sangre brotherhood take part in a procession during the Holy Week in Medina Sidonia, southern Spain, April 9, 2017. REUTERS/Susana Vera TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Penitents of La Estrella brotherhood take part in a procession during Holy Week in the
Penitents of " La Estrella" (The Star) brotherhood take part in a procession during Holy Week in the Andalusian capital of Seville, southern Spain April 10, 2017

A penitent takes part in the Santa Cruz brotherhood procession during Holy Week in Malaga, southern Spain April 13, 2017. Picture taken April 13, 2017. REUTERS/Jon Nazca TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Penitents take part in the procession of the Espiritu Santo brotherhood during Holy
Penitents take part in the procession of the " Espiritu Santo" brotherhood during Holy Week in Pontevedra, northern Spain, April 14, 2017. REUTERS/Miguel Vidal TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Easter Sunday procession, Ronda, Malaga Province, Andalusia, Spain

Old Semana Santa poster, Arcos De la Fontera, Cadiz Province, Andalusia, Spain

Holy Week Procession in Granada
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Semana Santa
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Detail of the image of Our Father Jesus of Passion during Holy Week procession in Seville

Sicily, Italy, Western Europe; A silver bass relief representing an episode of the Way of the Cross (Via Crucis), as part of the garment during the Misteri procession in Trapani

Antigua, Guatemala. Holy week procession from La Merced church
Antigua, Guatemala. Holy Week procession from La Merced church

Image of Virgin Mary on float (pasos) carried during Semana Santa (Holy Week), Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Semana Santa (Holy Week) float with image of Christ outside Seville cathedral, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Semana Santa (Holy Week) float (pasos) with image of Christ outside the cathedral, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Penitents during Semana Santa (Holy Week) beneath Torre del Oro, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Penitents during Semana Santa (Holy Week) along rainy street, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Float (pasos) of Virgin Mary carried during Semana Santa (Holy Week), Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Penitent during Semana Santa (Holy Week) along rainy street, Seville, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Antigua, Guatemala. Holy Week processions

Religious float being carried through the streets during Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrations, Malaga, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrations, Malaga, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Penitents bearing crosses in procession, Holy Week (Semana Santa), Seville, Andalucia, Sapin, Europe

Carpet of plants and flowers being laid on a street for one of the Easter processions, Antigua, Guatemala, Central America

View from above of Christs coffin in Good Friday procession, Antigua, Guatemala, Central America

People making street carpet for Good Friday processions, Antigua, Guatemala, Central America

Christs Calvary in Good Friday procession over street carpet, Antigua, Western Highlands, Guatemala, Central America

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"Semana Santa: A Time of Faith, Devotion, and Tradition in Spain" During Semana Santa (Holy Week), the streets of Spain come alive with religious fervor and ancient traditions. In Seville, Andalucia, a magnificent float outside the Cathedral captures the essence of this sacred time. The procession through the streets is a sight to behold as devoted worshippers carry religious floats during Semana Santa. In the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, a worshipper finds solace and rest during a Good Friday procession. Granada also witnesses an awe-inspiring Holy Week Procession that leaves spectators mesmerized by its grandeur. The streets fill with devotion as men participate in the Procession of Jesus Nazareno de Candelaria Cristo Rey. Penitents join together for another solemn procession - that of Santo Sepulcro in La Paz. Good Friday brings reflection and prayer as a man walks along the Way of the Cross, stopping at each station to offer his devotion. Meanwhile, penitents take part in yet another important procession - that of La Borriquita brotherhood during Holy Week. In San Juan, Spain's town in Castile and Leon region called Burgos, one can witness an intense display of faith as a penitent's feet are nailed to a wooden cross on Good Friday – symbolizing Christ's sacrifice. Valencia showcases its rich heritage with pride during Easter Holy week (Semana Santa) through processions like that of Real Hermandad del Santo Caliz, and is truly an unforgettable experience for both locals and visitors alike. Finally, Los Negritos Brotherhood takes center stage during Semana Santa processions – their presence adding depth to this significant period filled with reverence and tradition. Semana Santa is not just about religion; it represents centuries-old customs passed down from generation to generation. It serves as a reminder that faith unites communities across Spain, fostering a sense of togetherness and shared devotion.