Today’s vigil was at Los Llanos, inside Cuasi Parroquia del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus, a hamlet north of Jocotenango – the latter a busy town immediately north of Antigua. I’d never visited the town before – had no reason to until I decided to catch as many vigils and processions as possible. The town isContinue reading “Vigil at Cuasi Parroquia Los Llanos – 8th Day of Lent”
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Santa Catarina Bobadilla Procession In Antigua Guatemala
Today was Antigua’s first procession of Lent and it was a fairly big one and consumed most of the day – from 11 am to 11 pm – to make life miserable for people who live here and hate gridlock. It’s only going to get worst. But if you’re a tourist? There’s no better timeContinue reading “Santa Catarina Bobadilla Procession In Antigua Guatemala”
San Felipe de Jesus Vigil: Lenten And Holy Week Photos
The only activity planned for Lent today was a vigil at San Felipe de Jesus, at the same church where the first vigil was held. This vigil was noticeably less attended than the first one. After all, there are 36 days worth of vigils and activities, so it makes sense for people to pace themselves.Continue reading “San Felipe de Jesus Vigil: Lenten And Holy Week Photos”
San Jose Cathedral and Santa Catarina Bobadilla Vigil – 3rd Day of Lent
For the third day of Lent, my task was to visit the vigils at San Jose Cathedral – once the biggest church in the city during colonial times, and at Santa Catarina Bobadilla, a hamlet on the outskirts of Antigua with a church so tiny it would easily fit inside the courtyard of some ofContinue reading “San Jose Cathedral and Santa Catarina Bobadilla Vigil – 3rd Day of Lent”
What Are Velaciones (Vigils) During Lent Season in Antigua Guatemala?
This month, I’ve set for myself what I think is a crazy goal. I’ll be documenting every procession, vigil and interesting event happening in and around Antigua this Lent season, as listed on the events calendar on this year’s Antigua Pocket Guide. Will I make it to every event? I sure hope so. I almostContinue reading “What Are Velaciones (Vigils) During Lent Season in Antigua Guatemala?”