🕊️ HOLY WEEK IN SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE.
- Turismo Información turística
- Mar 28
- 2 min read
🏛️ THE PRELUDE
Friday, March 27 | Friday of Sorrows
All Day: Installation of the traditional "Altares de Dolores" (Altars of Sorrows).
Where: Private homes and temples, with a special focus on the San Juan de Dios neighborhood.
🌿 PALM SUNDAY | MARCH 29
06:15 h: Blessing of the palms at Templo de la Salud followed by a procession to the Oratorio.
08:00 h: Blessing of the Palms and Solemn Mass at the San Francisco Temple.
11:00 – 13:00 h: Solemn Masses held at both San Francisco and San Juan de Dios.
18:30 h: Procession of "Señor del Triunfo" winding through the streets surrounding the Oratorio.
🕯️ HOLY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY.
Monday (19:30 h): Sermon & Procession of the Divine Prisoner at the Oratorio.
Wednesday (17:00 h): Public Stations of the Cross. This historic route begins at the San Juan de Dios Parish and moves through the city center.
Wednesday (20:00 h): Solemn Concert of the Seven Words featuring the Men's Choir at the Templo del Oratorio.
🍞 HOLY THURSDAY | APRIL 2
15:30 h: Eucharist and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at the Santa Casa de Loreto.
17:00 h: Mass of the Lord's Supper and the Washing of the Feet at San Francisco and Oratorio.
18:00 to 00:00 h: ⛪ Visit of the Seven Houses. A traditional pilgrimage to seven historic temples decorated with bread, grapes, and chamomile.
✝️ GOOD FRIDAY | APRIL 3
A Day of Mourning and Reflection
10:30 h: Sermon of the Encounter (Jesus Nazarene and His Holy Mother) and Stations of the Cross at the Oratorio.
17:00 h: Ancient and Solemn Procession of the HOLY BURIAL. This is the city's most iconic and deeply moving event.
Route: Departs from the Oratorio through the main streets of the Historic Center.
20:00 h: Procession of Silence and Condolences to the Virgin. Departs from the San Francisco Temple.
🕯️ HOLY SATURDAY & ☀️ EASTER SUNDAY.
Judas Burning: (12:00 Hrs) at San Francisco.
Saturday (20:00 h): Solemn Easter Vigil at San Francisco and the Oratorio. Includes the blessing of the "New Fire" and paschal candles.
Easter Sunday: Resurrection celebrations with Masses throughout the day at San Francisco (starting at 09:00 h) and the Oratorio (starting at 06:30 h).
🕊️ CLOSING CEREMONY
Wednesday, April 8: Return of the Images of the "Lord of the Column". A final procession returning the sacred images from San Juan de Dios back to the Sanctuary of Atotonilco.
📝 VISITOR INFORMATION
KEY LOCATIONS: Most processions pass through the Main Garden (Jardín Principal) and the streets of Juárez, San Francisco, Hidalgo, and Mesones.
🔇 RESPECT: During the Procession of Silence (Friday, 20:00 h), please turn off all mobile devices and maintain absolute silence.
🛡️ SAFETY: This program is coordinated by the Municipal Government and Church authorities to ensure a safe, culturally enriching experience for all.
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