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{{Short description|Tradition in Viveiro, Spain}}
{{Expand Spanish|Semana Santa en Vivero|date=February 2011}}
{{Expand Spanish|Semana Santa en Vivero|date=February 2011}}
{{Infobox holiday
'''Holy Week in Viveiro''' (''Semana Santa de Viveiro'') is one of the most important traditional events of [[Viveiro]], [[Spain]]. It is celebrated in the week leading up to [[Easter]] ([[Holy Week]] among Christians), and is one of the better known religious events within [[Galicia]]. This week features the [[procession]] of ''pasos'', floats of lifelike wooden [[sculptures]] of individual scenes of the events of [[Passion (Christianity)|the Passion]], or images of the [[Mary (mother of Jesus)|Virgin Mary]] showing restrained grief for the torture and killing of her son. Some of the sculptures are of great antiquity and are considered artistic masterpieces, as well as being culturally and spiritually important to the local Catholic population.
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'''Holy Week in Viveiro''' (''Semana Santa de Viveiro'') is one of the most important traditional events of [[Viveiro]], [[Spain]]. It is celebrated in the week leading up to [[Easter]] ([[Holy Week]] among Christians), and is one of the best known religious events within [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicia]]. As a reflection of its importance, is also considered as a [[Fiestas of International Tourist Interest of Spain|Fiesta of International Tourist Interest of Spain]] since 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Viveiro celebra que su Semana Santa sea de Interés Turístico Internacional|url=http://www.laregion.es/noticia/250544/viveiro/celebra/semana/santa/interes/turistico/internacional/|publisher=La Región|accessdate=18 April 2013|language=spanish|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20130701095859/http://www.laregion.es/noticia/250544/viveiro/celebra/semana/santa/interes/turistico/internacional/|archivedate=1 July 2013}}</ref>
During Holy Week, the city is crowded with residents and visitors, drawn by the spectacle and atmosphere. The impact is particularly strong for the [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] community.


This week features the [[procession]] of ''pasos'', floats of lifelike wooden [[sculptures]] of individual scenes of the events of [[Passion (Christianity)|the Passion]], or images of the [[Mary (mother of Jesus)|Virgin Mary]] showing restrained grief for the torture and killing of her son. Some of the sculptures are of great antiquity and are considered artistic masterpieces, as well as being culturally and spiritually important to the local Catholic population.
The processions are organised by ''hermandades'' and ''cofradías'', religious brotherhoods. During the processions, members precede the ''pasos'', dressed in penitential robes. They may also be accompanied by [[brass bands]].


During Holy Week, the city is crowded with residents and visitors, drawn by the spectacle and atmosphere. The impact is particularly strong for the [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] community. The processions are organised by ''hermandades'' and ''cofradías'', religious brotherhoods. During the processions, members precede the ''pasos'', dressed in penitential robes. They may also be accompanied by [[brass bands]].
The processions work along a designated route from their home churches and chapels, usually via a central viewing area and back. As of 2011, a total of 14 processions are scheduled for the week, from [[Palm Sunday]] through to [[Easter Sunday]] morning.

The processions work along a designated route from their home churches and chapels, usually via a central viewing area and back. As of 2011, a total of 15 processions are scheduled for the week, from the previous Friday to [[Palm Sunday]] through to [[Easter Sunday]] afternoon.


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Viveiro]]
*[[Viveiro]]
*[[Holy Week in Spain]]
*[[Holy Week in Spain]]
*[[Fiestas of International Tourist Interest of Spain]]
*[[Capirote]]

==References==
;Notes:
{{reflist}}


==Bibliography==
;Bibliography:
* Adrán Goás, Carlos; Kawamura Kawamura, Yayoi; Pardo de Cela, Santiago F. (2001) (in spanish). Cruces parroquiales de la ribera del Landro. Fundación Caixa Galicia. ISBN 84-95491-26-5
* Adrán Goás, Carlos; Kawamura Kawamura, Yayoi; Pardo de Cela, Santiago F. (2001) (in Spanish). Cruces parroquiales de la ribera del Landro. Fundación Caixa Galicia. {{ISBN|84-95491-26-5}}
*Chao Espina, Enrique (1988) (en español). Historia de Viveiro (Documentos para a historia contemporánea de Galicia). Ediciós do Castro. ISBN 84-7492-396-4.
*Chao Espina, Enrique (1988) (en español). Historia de Viveiro (Documentos para a historia contemporánea de Galicia). Ediciós do Castro. {{ISBN|84-7492-396-4}}.
*Donapetry Yribarnegaray, Juan (1953) (in spanish). Historia de Vivero y su concejo. Diputación Provincial de Lugo. ISBN 84-8682-400-1.
*Donapetry Yribarnegaray, Juan (1953) (in Spanish). Historia de Vivero y su concejo. Diputación Provincial de Lugo. {{ISBN|84-86824-00-1}}.
*Fernández García, M. Begoña (2000) (in spanish). La imaginería religiosa en la Semana Santa de Viveiro. ISBN 84-8192-173-4.
*Fernández García, M. Begoña (2000) (in Spanish). La imaginería religiosa en la Semana Santa de Viveiro. {{ISBN|84-8192-173-4}}.
*VV.AA. (2008) (in spanish). La Semana Santa en Galicia. Hércules de Ediciones. ISBN 978-84-96314-74-0.
*VV.AA. (2008) (in Spanish). La Semana Santa en Galicia. Hércules de Ediciones. {{ISBN|978-84-96314-74-0}}.


==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category|Semana Santa de Viveiro}}
{{Commons category|Holy Week in Viveiro}}
*[http://www.semanasantaviveiro.com SemanaSantaViveiro.com] - Holy Week in Viveiro official website
*[http://www.semanasantaviveiro.com SemanaSantaViveiro.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110411223321/http://www.semanasantaviveiro.com/ |date=2011-04-11 }} - Holy Week in Viveiro official website


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[[Category:Christian festivals and holy days]]


[[Category:Holy Week in Spain|Viveiro]]
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Galicia (Spain)]]

Latest revision as of 02:10, 9 February 2024

Holy Week in Viveiro
The "Virgen de la Clemencia"
Official nameSemana Santa de Viveiro
Observed byViveiro, Spain
TypeReligious, Historical, Cultural
SignificanceCommemoration of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus
CelebrationsProcessions
BeginsPalm Sunday
EndsEaster Sunday
2023 dateApril 2 - April 9
2024 dateMarch 24 - March 31
2025 dateApril 13 - April 20
2026 dateMarch 29 - April 5
FrequencyAnnual

Holy Week in Viveiro (Semana Santa de Viveiro) is one of the most important traditional events of Viveiro, Spain. It is celebrated in the week leading up to Easter (Holy Week among Christians), and is one of the best known religious events within Galicia. As a reflection of its importance, is also considered as a Fiesta of International Tourist Interest of Spain since 2013.[1]

This week features the procession of pasos, floats of lifelike wooden sculptures of individual scenes of the events of the Passion, or images of the Virgin Mary showing restrained grief for the torture and killing of her son. Some of the sculptures are of great antiquity and are considered artistic masterpieces, as well as being culturally and spiritually important to the local Catholic population.

During Holy Week, the city is crowded with residents and visitors, drawn by the spectacle and atmosphere. The impact is particularly strong for the Catholic community. The processions are organised by hermandades and cofradías, religious brotherhoods. During the processions, members precede the pasos, dressed in penitential robes. They may also be accompanied by brass bands.

The processions work along a designated route from their home churches and chapels, usually via a central viewing area and back. As of 2011, a total of 15 processions are scheduled for the week, from the previous Friday to Palm Sunday through to Easter Sunday afternoon.

See also

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References

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Notes
  1. ^ "Viveiro celebra que su Semana Santa sea de Interés Turístico Internacional" (in Spanish). La Región. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
Bibliography
  • Adrán Goás, Carlos; Kawamura Kawamura, Yayoi; Pardo de Cela, Santiago F. (2001) (in Spanish). Cruces parroquiales de la ribera del Landro. Fundación Caixa Galicia. ISBN 84-95491-26-5
  • Chao Espina, Enrique (1988) (en español). Historia de Viveiro (Documentos para a historia contemporánea de Galicia). Ediciós do Castro. ISBN 84-7492-396-4.
  • Donapetry Yribarnegaray, Juan (1953) (in Spanish). Historia de Vivero y su concejo. Diputación Provincial de Lugo. ISBN 84-86824-00-1.
  • Fernández García, M. Begoña (2000) (in Spanish). La imaginería religiosa en la Semana Santa de Viveiro. ISBN 84-8192-173-4.
  • VV.AA. (2008) (in Spanish). La Semana Santa en Galicia. Hércules de Ediciones. ISBN 978-84-96314-74-0.
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