Holy Week in Málaga: Days and Hours of the Legion's Vigil at the Christ of Mena

Holy Week in Málaga

The historic Cerería Zalo, fully operational ahead of the start of Holy Week in Málaga

Málaga/The Legion has a special bond with the Christ of Good Death and Souls, Mena. In the days leading up, the legionnaires perform an honor guard for Christ in the chapel of Santo Domingo Church.

The guards begin on April 12, Passion Saturday, running until Holy Wednesday. Holy Thursday is the main day for the Mena brotherhood which proceeds in procession. Prior to the procession, the Navy ship will be received from which the company of the Tercio Alejandro Farnesio, IV of The Legion, will disembark. However, other acts and religious services will take place throughout Holy Week.

Passion Saturday, April 12

From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, first Honor Guard by the pioneer squads of The Legion to the Most Holy Christ of Good Death and Souls in its chapel in Santo Domingo Church.

8:30 PM Solemn act of placing the crown of thorns on the Most Holy Christ of Good Death, also in the chapel.

Palm Sunday, April 13

11:30 AM, Holy Mass of Palms in the parish.

From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Honor Guard by the pioneer squads of The Legion to the Most Holy Christ of Good Death and Souls in its chapel.

From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Our Lady of Solitude Crowned can also be visited in the Throne Room.

Holy Monday, April 14

From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Honor Guard by the pioneer squads of The Legion to the Most Holy Christ of Good Death and Souls in its chapel.

From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Our Lady of Solitude Crowned can be visited in the Throne Room.

Holy Tuesday, April 15

From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Honor Guard by the pioneer squads of The Legion to the Most Holy Christ of Good Death and Souls in its chapel.

From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Our Lady of Solitude Crowned can be visited in the Throne Room.

Holy Wednesday, April 16

From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Honor Guard by the pioneer squads of The Legion to the Most Holy Christ of Good Death and Souls in its chapel.

From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Our Lady of Solitude Crowned can be visited in the Throne Room.

Maundy Thursday, April 17

10:00 AM, reception of the Navy ship and disembarkation of the honor company of the Tercio Alejandro Farnesio, IV of The Legion, at Pier 2 of Málaga Port.

12:00 PM, changing of the banners of the Most Holy Christ of Good Death and Souls surrounded by the guidons and flags of the legions. Transfer of Christ to his processional throne in Fray Alonso de Santo Tomás square. This year's new route is as follows: Pier 2-Palmeral of the Surprises, Plaza de la Marina, Molina Lario, Plaza del Obispo, Molina Lario, Plaza del Siglo, Plaza del Carbón, Granada, Calderería, Plaza de Uncibay, Méndez Núñez, Tejón y Rodríguez, Carretería, Pasillo de Santa Isabel, Bridge of Hope, San Jacinto, Plaza de La Legión Española and Plaza Fray Alonso de Santo Tomás.

4:30 PM, Holy services in the parish.

6:55 PM, the processional parade begins.

Good Friday, April 18

2:10 AM Processional parade enclosure.

5:00 PM, transfer of the images to the chapel.

6:00 PM Holy services.

Holy Saturday, April 19

12:00 PM, celebration of the Solitude of Mary, renewal of the Pontifical Privilege granted by Benedict XIV in 1756. Offering of the Spanish Navy to Our Lady of Solitude Crowned in the chapel.

7:30 PM, Easter Vigil.

Easter Sunday, April 20

11:30 AM, Resurrection Mass