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During April there will be several processions in Antigua Guatemala and in this guide you will find detailed information and tours.
Jesús Nazareno del Forgón – Temple of San Francisco El Grande, Sanctuary of the Holy Brother Pedro, Antigua Guatemala – April 2019.
Lent and the Holy Week in Guatemala They mark one of the seasons of the year because many Guatemalans wait for her with enthusiasm.
Holy Week It is also known as the Major Week, their days are told Holy Days and for the Catholic religion it represents The Passion of Christfrom its entrance to Jerusalem, the Last Supper, La Crucifixion, Death of Jesus on Good Friday until his resurrection.
In Guatemala, this era is characterized by its celebrations marked by traditions, culture and faith.
During April 2025 there will be several processions in the colonial city and in this guide you will find detailed information about some of the most prominent.
These are the processions with a confirmed tour and schedule in Antigua Guatemala
Fifth Sunday of Lent, April 6, 2025
1. Consecrated Image of Jesus Nazareno of the Fall
San Bartolomé Becerra Temple, Antigua Guatemala
Reference points
- Departure: 3 hours
- Blessing Ermita de Santa Lucía: 7 hours
- Social Works Brother Pedro: 9.40 hours
- Christ School: 12 hours
- Candelaria neighborhood: 14 hours
- San José Cathedral: 16 hours
- Santa Catalina Arc: 17 hours
- San Sebastián Park: 7.30 pm
- San Lázaro Cemetery Blessing: 23 hours
- Admission: 00:30 hours
Ramos Sunday, April 13, 2025
2. Jesús Nazareno
Temple Our Lady of Merced
6th. North and 1st Avenue. Poniente Street, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez.
Reference points
- Departure: 8:30 am
- San Sebastián Park: 11:30 am
- Cathedral: 15 hours
- Christ School: 19 hours
- Candelaria neighborhood: 21 hours
- Town Hall Palace: 22:45 hours
- Entrance: 00:00 hours
Holy Thursday, April 17, 2025
3. Consecrated Image of Jesus Nazareno de la Humility
Ermita de San Cristóbal el bass, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez
Reference points
- Departure: 8 hours
- Christ School: 10:30 am
- SHP Social Works: 11:15 am
- San Lázaro Cemetery: 13:30 hours
- Santa Lucia Hermitage: 14:20 hours
- San Agustín Temple: 14:45 hours
- San Sebastián Temple: 16:45
- Central Park: 18:15 hours
- Entrance: 21:30 hours
4. Consecrated Image of Jesus Nazareno of Forgiveness
Temple of San Francisco El Grande, Sanctuary of the Holy Brother Pedro
7th. East Street and Street, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez
Reference points
- Departure: 9 hours
- Christ School: 12:15 hours
- La Concepción neighborhood: 15 hours
- Colonia Candelaria and 1st. Avenue: 16:15
- Alameda Santa Rosa: 17:20
- SHP Social Works: 18:15 hours
- La Merced temple side: 7:30 p.m.
- Cathedral: 20:20
- Entrance: 22 hours
Good Friday, April 18, 2025
5. Jesús Nazareno
Our Lady of Merced Temple, Antigua Guatemala
6th. North and 1st Avenue. Poniente Street
Reference points
- Departure: 2:50 hours
- General Cemetery: 5:30 am
- San Sebastián Park: 7:15 am
- Wide Street: 7:45 am
- La Merced Temple: 9 hours
- SHP Social Works: 10:15 am
- Christ School: 11:30 am
- Cathedral: 12:45 hours
- Admission: 14 hours
6. Holy Burial of Christ. Consecrated image of the buried Lord
Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Parish, School of Christ
Corner of Belén Street and Street
Reference points
- Departure: 16 hours
- Matazanos bridge: 7:30 p.m.
- Cathedral: 21 hours
- San Sebastián Temple: 23 hours
- Admission: 3:30 hours
7. Holy burial of the buried Lord
San Felipe Apostle Sanctuary, Aldea San Felipe de Jesús, Antigua Guatemala, Sacatepéquez
Reference points
- Departure: 15 hours
- Jocotenango: 16:30
- San Sebastián Temple: 18:30
- San Lázaro Cemetery: 21:45 hours
- Central Park: 23 hours
- San Francisco Temple: 00:15 hours
- Arc de Santa Catalina: 3:45 hours
- Blessing in Wide Street: 5 hours Entrance: 7:15 am