In the Christian calendar, Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. The evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper begins the Easter Triduum. Jesus’ death on the cross is commemorated on Good Friday; the celebration of the Resurrection begins with the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday night.
It also recalls Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane and his arrest. After the meal, he goes there with his disciples. The Gospels describe his anguish and prayer before those coming to arrest him arrive, led by Judas.
Maundy Thursday in Verges
The reasons that bring an entire village together to make this event possible are not necessarily religious, even though the performance is. People share this commitment for many reasons, perhaps so deeply felt that even the participants could not fully explain them.
Atheists, agnostics and believers, friendly souls and grumblers, children, young people and older residents, people from very different walks of life: everyone finds a place. Anyone forced to miss it may feel, that day, like the most homesick person on earth. That is the great mystery of the Procession of Verges.
The great day and the great night
The occasion can be divided into the great day and the great night. Daytime has its morning and afternoon; night brings the performance in the square and the Procession through the streets. Explore each part in more detail:
- Maundy Thursday morning: preparing the square, the carrer dels Cargols and the processional statues.
- Maundy Thursday afternoon: the manages parade and collection of the statues.
- Maundy Thursday night: the Passion play and Procession through the streets.
The performance includes episodes beyond the events of Maundy Thursday itself. The chronology of the play is distinct from the liturgical calendar: the journey to Calvary is also staged that same night.
Planning your day
Check the programme and ticket information to plan your visit. The day-by-day Holy Week guide places this Thursday within the wider celebrations. Religious service times should be confirmed with the parish.
Last updated: 04/10/2026
