Since we are in Holy Week, I want to introduce you to the wonderful world of Guatemalan processions.

I would dare to say that along with the processions in Spain, the processions in Guatemala are amomg the most impressive in the Catholic world.

Here are some of the most famous processions, in no particular order (note: photographs don't do justice).

First we have Jesús de la Caida (Jesus of the Fall), from the church of San Bartolo. Antigua Guatemala.

Jesús Nazareno de los Milagros (Jesus the Nazarene of the Miracles), from the Church of St. Joseph. Guatemala City.

Jesus Nazareno de la Merced (Jesus Nazarene of Mercy), from Merced Church. Guatemala City.

Cristo Rey (Christ the King), from Candelaria Church. Guatemala City.

El Señor Sepultado (The Buried Lord), from the Church of St. Dominic. Guatemala City.

Señor Sepultado de la Penitencia (Buried Lord of Penance), Church of La Recolección. Guatemala City.

Señor Sepultado de San Felipe (Buried Lord of San Felipe), from the Church of San Felipe. Antigua Guatemala.

And finally, Cristo Yacente (The lying Christ), from Church of El Calvario. Guatemala City.

This is the largest procession in the world. It is 25 meters long and has 140 arms to carry the platform.

I hope you enjoyed this thread about the Catholic traditions of this little country.