The Holy Week in San Cristóbal de la Laguna, known as one of the most iconic towns in Tenerife, is among the most significant and traditional religious festivities in the Canary Islands. Designated as a Tourist Attraction in the Canary Islands, this occasion is noted for its solemnity, cultural richness, and profound historical roots.
Throughout this week, the streets of the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site, transform into a vibrant stage filled with devotion, sacred art, and architectural heritage from the 16th to 18th centuries. Processions take place amid the quiet reverence of attendees, traversing the colonial layout of the city, infusing the atmosphere with spirituality and reflection.
During Lagunera Holy Week, over twenty brotherhoods participate, carrying treasured religious images, many considered baroque masterpieces. Notable events include the Magna Procession on Good Friday and the meeting on Resurrection Sunday, drawing both devotees and visitors from across the island and beyond.
This festivity is not merely an act of faith but also an invaluable cultural expression, preserving age-old traditions handed down through generations, establishing the lagoon as a spiritual and cultural focal point during this period. The week’s commencement features numerous activities leading into Monday, April 14, Tuesday 15, and Wednesday 16, the initial three days before the major celebrations.
Procession of Our Lady of Dolores from the lagoon’s conception / Andrés Gutiérrez
Holy Monday
Monastery of Santa Clara de Asís
At 7:00 p.m., a Eucharistic celebration will take place with the blessing of the habits for the new members of the Brotherhood. Following that, theLord of the Garden Procession will proceed, accompanied by the esteemed Third Franciscan order and the Franciscan Brotherhood of Prayer in the Garden.
Holy Cathedral Church
At 7:00 p.m., a Eucharist will be celebrated in honour of theMost Holy Christ of Merciful Love with the blessing of habits for the new members of the Brotherhood. This will be followed by a procession of the Holy Image, accompanied by the Brotherhood of the Blessed Christ of Merciful Love and the Temple Servants.
Santa Catalina de Siena Monastery
At 7:00 p.m., aEucharistic celebration will be held in honour of the solitude of Mary Most Holy and, at its conclusion, there will be a procession of the sacred image led by the brotherhood bearing the symbols of the Lord’s passion and the solitude of Mary Most Holy.
Parish of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
At 7:00 p.m., a Eucharistic celebration in honour of theLord of Humility and Patience will take place, including the blessing and presentation of medals to new members of the Brotherhood of Penitents of Mercy.
Holy Tuesday
Holy Cathedral Church
At 11:00 a.m., aSolemn Crismal Mass will occur during which the Holy Crisma will be consecrated, and the holy oils will be blessed. The promises of the priesthood will also be renewed.
Parish of Our Lady of Conception
At 6:45 p.m., a Eucharistic celebration in honour of the tears of San Pedro will be held, along with theprocession of the tears of San Pedro and Nuestra Señora de los Dolores, accompanied by the Brotherhood of the Blessed of Conception and the Brotherhood of the Blessed Christ of Rescue and Our Lady of Dolores.
Holy Cathedral Church
At 6:45 p.m., a Eucharistic celebration will honour the Lord tied to the column, featuring the blessing of habits for new members of the brotherhood. Following this, theLord procession tied to the column of the Blessed Christ of Remedies and Our Lady of the Angustias will commence, in the company of the Brotherhood of Flagellation of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Holy Christ of Remedios, and Our Lady of the Angustias.
Parish of Our Lady of Candelaria (La Cuesta)
At 6:00 p.m., a Eucharistic celebration will honourOur Father Jesus Captive against Caifás, culminating in a procession of the sacred image accompanied by the Brotherhood and Brotherhood of Jesus before Caifás and Our Lady of Dolores.
Parish of Peace and La Unión (La Cuesta)
At 6:30 p.m., aEucharistic celebration will be held in honour of María Santísima de los Dolores, which includes the blessing and presentation of medals to new members of the Brotherhood. This will be followed by a procession of the sacred image accompanied by the Brotherhood and Brotherhood of María Santísima de los Dolores.
Square of Our Lady of Candelaria (La Cuesta)
At 9:00 p.m., ameeting ceremony will take place between the images of Our Father Jesus Captive against Caifás and María Blessed of Dolores.
Holy Wednesday
San Benito Abad Parish
At 6:30 p.m., a Eucharistic celebration with the blessing of the habits of the new members of the brotherhood will be held. Following this, there will be aVerónica and Santa Faz procession accompanied by the brotherhood of the Holy Faz.
Holy Cathedral Church
At 7:00 p.m., a Eucharistic celebration in honour ofOur Father Jesus Nazareno and Our Lady of Solitude will take place, featuring the blessing of the habits for new members of the brotherhood. After this, a procession of the sacred images will occur, led by the brotherhood of Our Father Jesús Nazareno and Our Lady of Solitude, along with the Ecce Homo (Lord of the Cañita), accompanied by the very old and venerable Brotherhood of the Blood of Christ and the Holy Cross.
