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King Felipe VI of Spain, Queen Letizia of Spain, Princess Leonor, The Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía of Spain attend the Procession of Silence in Carabanchel, Spain -April 3rd 2026.
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King Felipe VI of Spain, Queen Letizia of Spain, Princess Leonor, The Princess of Asturias and Infanta Sofía of Spain attend the Procession of Silence in Carabanchel, Spain -April 3rd 2026.
Today is Good Friday. Locals celebrated with the Procession de silencio to mourn the Passion of Christ and honour Our Lady of Solitude. Here in Oaxaca, they have a long, silent parade with beautiful ornaments and statues of Mary and Jesus. I particularly liked the path they made with colourful rocks.
Easter Eve
The Procession of Silence (a special commemoration in Morelia, Mexico where I am currently residing and writing) originated in Spain and dates back to the 13th century. It was during the Baroque period, from the 17th to the 18th century that it reached its highest significance. When the Spaniards arrived in Mexico they brought along among other things, many of their religious traditions. The…
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