A personal and unofficial guide to the Procession and the Dance of Death of Verges
On the morning of Maundy Thursday, the entire town of Verges is abuzz with activity, and the weather is the main topic of conversation. The Maundy Thursday preparations in Verges …
Maundy Thursday Morning in Verges Read more...In the Christian calendar, Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples. For the people of Verges, this day marks the peak of Holy Week, where …
Maundy Thursday in Verges Read more...What is Celebrated on Holy Wednesday? Holy Wednesday in Verges marks a pivotal moment, signaling the end of Lent and the beginning of the Easter celebrations. This day is remembered …
Holy Wednesday in Verges: Rehearsal & Reflection Read more...We will review Holy Week in Verges day by day, exploring how this unique Easter tradition is experienced in the historic Catalan town. Holy Week is the principal festival of …
Holy Week in Verges: A Day-by-Day Guide Read more...
Looking back at these 25 years of the unofficial Verges Procession website, laprocessodeverges.com, is a fascinating journey to the early days of the internet. In 2026, I celebrate a quarter-century …
25 Years of the Verges Procession Website Read more...
In Verges, the path to Holy Week has a mandatory stop amid the fires and cauldrons of the Main Square. The Sopa de Verges (or Shrove Tuesday Soup) is not …
Sopa de Verges: The Feast Before Lent Read more...Shortly after the new board for the procession was established, Mr. Joan Hugas, a native of Verges, made a surprising proposal on behalf of the “Educación y Descanso” provincial delegation: …
Verges’ Dance of Death in Madrid 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...
As the echo of the procession’s footsteps fades in the streets and the Pietà remains in quiet contemplation in the Little Square, the most mystical and unknown act of the …
Surrender of Death: Silent Finale in Verges Church Read more...