A personal and unofficial guide to the Procession and the Dance of Death of Verges
The Sopa de Verges is the community meal held on Shrove Tuesday, before Lent. The cauldrons, fires and public serving make shared work visible. It belongs to the local festive …
Sopa de Verges: history and shared work before Lent Read more...
Essential Information for the Verges Procession During Maundy Thursday, between 5:00 PM and 2:30 AM, you can call the emergency number 600 111 517 exclusively for health emergencies. This number …
Verges Procession: Visitor Info & Map Read more...
Matthew Feliu i Medinyà was, without a doubt, the person who participated in the Dance of Death for the longest time. He joined at just **8 years old**, carrying one …
Mateu Feliu: A Legacy in the Verges Procession Read more...
Your Guide to Accommodation in Verges Looking for **where to stay in Verges**? While the town’s accommodation options are not extensive, they offer plenty of variety for visitors exploring this …
Where to Stay in Verges | Hotels & Guesthouses Read more...
The Dansa de la Mort has travelled outside Verges in different circumstances. Demonstrations elsewhere, liturgical performances inside a church and the circulation of images must be distinguished. Màriam Serrà records …
The Dance of Death Beyond Verges Read more...
Palm Sunday opens Holy Week and recalls Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. The Gospels tell of his arrival on a donkey, welcomed with cloaks spread along the road and branches in …
Palm Sunday in Verges: Traditions & Mass Read more...
Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus carry the cross. In the script published in 2011, his scene belongs to the Second Fall. This placement should not automatically be applied to every …
Simon of Cyrene: help and compassion at the Second Fall Read more...
After the Crucifixion, the Descent from the Cross and the Pietà bring the drama of the Verges Procession to the image of Mary holding the dead Jesus. The first is …
The Pietà: Descent from the Cross in Verges Read more...
The Crucifixion is the most poignant moment of the Maundy Thursday celebrations, marking the climax of the Verges Procession Crucifixion scene. After the long journey through the streets, the entourage …
Verges Crucifixion: Silence on the Altar Read more...
The Third Fall brings together Jesus’s exhaustion and the spiritual meaning of his relationship with the cross. It is one of the scenes preparing the Verges Procession’s conclusion. Its history …
The Third Fall: exhaustion and the symbolism of the ‘Sweet Spouse’ Read more...