Easter In Madrid

Easter Procession Guide

14th April (Palm Sunday)

16.30 The procession of “Domingo de Ramos” which leaves The Cathedral of Almudena passing through the Puerta del Sol and up to the church of “Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas”.

19:00 Procession of Students with the Christ of Faith and Forgiveness, which leaves the Pontifical Basillica of San Miguel in the Calle San Justo 4.

17^th April (Holy Wednesday)

20:15 Procession of Gypsies departs from the Parish of Nuestra Señora del Carmen and San Luis in Carmen 10.

18^th April (Holy Thursday)

19:00 Procession of the Poor leaves the Church of San Pedro located at Calle Nuncio 14.

20:00 Procession of the Macarena begins in the Royal Collegiate of San Isidro, Calle Toledo.
19^th April 14

19:00 Procession of the Jesus of Medinaceli leaves the Basilica of Our Father Jesus of Medinaceli in the Plaza de Jesus.

19:00 Procession of the Christ of the Alabarderos begins in Palacio del Oriente with the Royal Guard of the Compañía de Alabarderos escort.

19:00 Procession of Silence, which starts from the Church of the Most Holy Christ of Faith in Calle Atocha 87.

1930 Procession of the Seven Sorrows, which begins at the Church of Santa Cruz, leaves Calasancio College, on Calle de Atocha 6.

20^th April (Holy Saturday)

1600 Procession of the Solitude of the Church of the Calatravas (Alcala 25), Accompanied by the Holy Burial of Móstoles and parade of drums.

20:00 Procession of the Sorrowful, which begins at the Basilica of Our Father Jesus of Medinacel, in the Plaza de Jesus.

21^st April (Easter Sunday)

At 12:00 The Tamborrada in the Plaza Mayor, a faithful reflection of the traditions of Spain with a mass drumming signalling the end of Lent.

Your brief Spanish Semana Santa Vocabulary Guide

Cofriadía (Religious guild or fraternity)

Orfebre – the gold &silversmith also plays a vital role who . Good material – gold, silver and other precious stones are used

Nazareno: Penitential robe

Nazarenes: The sinners and those walking paying their pennance

Capirote: Pointed hood to be worn to conceal the face

Capataz is the person in charge of the processions.

Cuaresma (Lent) 40 long days leading up to Semana Santa

Domingo de Ramos (Palm Sunday)

Tamborrada – the loud beating of the drums welcoming Easter – a time to rejoice following the long period of Lent.

Capataz is in charge of the floats.Normally there are two floats – one of Christ and the other of His mother.

Pasos (floats) well-crafted, carved in wood and elaborately decorated with different scenes from the gospels related to the Passion of Christ or Sorrows of Virgin Mary.

Costaleros (stevedores) are at the helm at every procession. Sturdy and well-disciplined carriers of the Pasos Virgins and Christ figures & floats.

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Easter In Madrid

April 18, 2017May 29, 2020 Madrid Metropolitan

Throughout Spain the “Holy Week” from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday is celebrated with drums, processions and masses – and Madrid is no different. Though not as famous as some such as Sevilla which has become an almost global event the city will see thousands of pilgrims and worshipers taking to the streets to take part in the celebrations and many more flocking just to watch

Afterwards the folks settle down with some typical Easter dishes, such as torrijas (French toast with bread soaked in milk cinnamon, then fried and sprinkled with sugar) or potaje de garbanzas (chick pea stew). Of course plenty of fish dishes such as Soldaditos de Pavía ( cispy fried chunks of cod).

The main processions are centred around the emblematic places such as the Paseo del Prado, Calle Alcalá, and the Plaza Mayor and where you will see the penitents and Costaleros carrying the Virgin through the streets

Below are the main processions – make sure to get there early for the best views

April 9 (Palm Sunday)
16.00: “Procession of Domingo de Ramos” The Cathedral of Almundena
19.00: “Procession of the Students” – Pontifical Basillica of San Miguel Calle San Justo 4.

April 12 (Holy Wednesday)
20.15: “Procession of Gypsies” Nuestra Señora del Carmen and San Luis. Calle Carmen 10.

April 13 (Holy Thursday)
19.00: “The Procession of the Poor” Church of San Pedro, Calle Nuncio 14.
19.00: “The Divine Captive Procession” Calasancio College.General Diaz Porlier 58
20.00: “The Procession of the Great Power and the Macarena” Royal Collegiate of San Isidro, Calle Toledo.

April 14 (Good Friday)
19.00: “The Procession of Jesus of Medinaceli” Basilica of Our Father Jesus of Medinacel, Plaza de Jesus.
19.00: “The Procession of the Christ of the Alabarderos” Royal Palace.
19.00: “The Procession of Silence”, Church of the Most Holy Christ of Faith. Calle Atocha 87.
19.30: “Divine Captive Procession” Calasancio College, Calle General Diaz Porlier 58
19.30: “The Procession of the Seven Sorrows”, Church of Santa Cruz, Calle de Atocha 6.

April 15 (Holy Saturday)
16.00: “Procession of the Solitude” Church of the Calatravas (Alcala 25), Accompanied by the Holy Burial of Móstoles and parade of drums.
20.00: “Procession of the Sorrowful”, Basilica of Our Father Jesus of Medinacel, Plaza de Jesus.

April 16 (Easter Sunday)
12.00: Tamborrada in the Plaza Mayor

Have a great Easter!

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