The first week of Lent starts with Ash Wednesday and ends with the first processional procession of Lent in La Antigua-Santa Catarina Bobadilla.
February 14
During the first week of Lent 2019, there are several vigils, including some on Ash Wednesday.. Such as the one that takes place in honor of Jesus Nazareno del Milagro (in the Sanctuary of San Felipe de Jesús) as well as the Jesús Infantil (in Los Llanos) , Jocotenango).
February 16
On Friday, the first week of Lent 2019 continues with the vigils of the C.I. del Cristo del Perdón which takes place in the church of San José Catedral and that of C.I. of Jesús Nazareno de la Salvación in Santa Catarina Bobadilla. From where a procession will leave on Sunday. The Nazareno de Santa Catarina Bobadilla was named Jury Patron of La Antigua in 2009. The image was carved – especially to be in this temple – in the year of 1817 by the sculptor Pedro Mendoza.
February 17
On Saturday, the vigil of the C.I. of the Virgin of Dolores in the Sanctuary of San Felipe de Jesús.
February 18
The first week of Lent 2024 ends on Sunday. The procession of Santa Catarina Bobadilla marks the beginning of the processional processions of Lent in La Antigua. It takes roughly 12 hours, entering the Colonial City via El Calvario. Initially the procession traveled the streets of the village – and later those of La Antigua on the third Sunday of Lent. However, in 1948 by order of the Board of directors of the brotherhood of the church (and in agreement with other brotherhoods of La Antigua), it was decided that the procession should leave the first Sunday of Lent.
\The Funeral March dedicated to Jesus Nazareno de la Salvación is entitled “Jesus Nazareno de Santa Catalina Bobadilla, “You are my Salvation” and was written by José Antonio Padilla.
The village of Santa Catarina Bobadilla is located about 4 kilometers from the center of La Antigua and you can take buses to San Juan del Obispo or Santa María de Jesús to get there. The patronal feast in honor of Santa Catalina Virgen y Mártir takes place on November 25 of each year.
In the small square located in front of the temple and in the surroundings, especially on the road from the road, you can find traditional food sales associated with this Lenten season. On the side of the church there is an exhibition in which you can see the history of the image, religious artifacts and informative exhibitions about the brotherhood and the church.
Written by Sofia Letona.
Photos by Sofia Letona
