A personal and unofficial guide to the Procession and the Dance of Death of Verges
In the Christian calendar, Good Friday in Verges is the Friday before Easter Sunday. It commemorates the death of Jesus Christ on the cross and is an integral part of …
Good Friday in Verges: Tradition & Reflection Read more...Until the liturgical reform of Holy Week in 1955 by Pope Pius XII, this day was called Saturday of Glory. The celebration of the Resurrection previously took place on Saturday …
Holy Saturday in Verges: Traditions & Meaning Read more...Easter, also known as Pascha, Easter Sunday, or Resurrection Sunday, is the central festival of Christianity, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus on the third day after his crucifixion, according to …
Easter Sunday in Verges Read more...The great Vergélitain night is divided into two distinct parts. The first begins at 10 PM in the main square, featuring a theatrical representation of the Mystery of the Passion—the …
Maundy Thursday in Verges: A Night of Tradition Read more...On the afternoon of Maundy Thursday, the streets of Verges begin to buzz with visitors. They know that to see the theatrical performance, they need to purchase tickets in advance. …
Maundy Thursday Afternoon in Verges Read more...Carles Perpinyà Sais (1918–1989) was a key figure in the modern history of the Verges Procession. As the brother of writer Maria Perpinyà, he led the theatrical restructuring and route …
Carles Perpinyà Sais: Director of the Procession Read more...Lluís Llach Grande was born in Girona on May 7, 1948. He is arguably the most illustrious son of the town of Verges. While one could write many lines, even …
Lluís Llach and the Renewal of the Verges Procession Read more...Pere Perich Rocas (Verges 1892-1964) Grandfather Perich, as everyone knew and remembers him, was the son of a farming family. He had two brothers, and since none of them wanted …
Pere Perich Rocas | History of the Verges Procession Read more...When the Verges Procession Association received an invitation from the Ramon Llull Institute to represent Catalonia at the 36th Cervantino Festival in Guanajuato, Mexico, the decision to participate was made …
Verges’ Dance of Death at the Cervantino Festival Read more...Holy Tuesday is a key day within Christian Holy Week. As we approach the central days of the celebration, Thursday and Good Friday, the Church invites the faithful to a …
Holy Tuesday in Verges: Holy Week Preparation Read more...