Yesterday, La Orotava transformed into a magnificent temple and open-air museum of sacred art during the celebration of the Via Crucis Magno, commemorating the Jubilee Year declared by Pope Francis to mark 2,025 years since the birth of Jesus Christ, with participation from the local Brotherhoods.
The Via Crucis was conducted within the San Agustín church and could also be observed from outside via a screen. Upon its conclusion, all brotherhoods participated in a collective procession from the temple to the parish of Our Lady of the Conception, carrying their respective steps.
This edition of the Via Crucis featured eight images including Christ in the Garden, Christ tied to the column, Christ of Mercy, Christ of Calvary, the image of Jesus Nazarene, the deceased Lord, Christ of Humility and Patience, and Christ of Forgiveness. It was an extraordinary display of La Orotava’s extensive religious artistic heritage, transforming Holy Week into an outdoor museum housing significant artefacts relevant to the art history of the Canary Islands.
Moreover, capitalising on the unique qualities of the rich cultural heritage within La Orotava’s temples, the organisers see this event as an ideal opportunity to rekindle “the essential dialogue between faith and culture, serving as a focal point for many seeking answers to their inquiries through sacred art.”
