Puerto de la Cruz

Vía Crucis procession moves through Puerto de la Cruz

Members of the Cofradía carried the image of Christ from Calle San Juan to the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, where Father Jojo Neyssery led the ceremony with mayor Leopoldo Afonso among those present ahead of Semana Santa.

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Way of the Cross, Puerto de la Cruz - Cross — The cross leads the procession and is at the centre of the «Vía Crucis».

Way of the Cross, Puerto de la Cruz - Jesus — The suffering of Jesus Christ on his way to Calvary is the central theme of the Way of the Cross.

Way of the Cross, Puerto de la Cruz - Calle Quintana — The procession runs from Calle San Juan along Calle Quintana to Plaza de la Iglesia. The mayor of Puerto de la Cruz is also taking part in the procession.

Way of the Cross, Puerto de la Cruz - Procession — The members of the Cofradía (brotherhood) reverently carry the processional bier bearing the image of Jesus Christ.

The Stations of the Cross: Puerto de la Cruz - Plaza de la Iglesia — The procession arrives at the Plaza de la Iglesia.

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Stations of the Cross, Puerto de la Cruz - Church of Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia — The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, the main church in Puerto de la Cruz, is the final destination of the Way of the Cross.

Way of the Cross, Puerto de la Cruz - Ceremony — The procession has reached its destination. Father Jojo Neyssery is presiding over the solemn ceremony in the beautiful church of Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia.

The Way of the Cross, Puerto de la Cruz - Mobile phones — People are pulling out their mobile phones to capture the Stations of the Cross. On the left of the picture: Leopoldo Afonso, Mayor of Puerto de la Cruz.

The Stations of the Cross, Puerto de la Cruz - Devotional service — The faithful stand reverently before the processional shrine bearing the image of Jesus Christ.

The Way of the Cross, Puerto de la Cruz - The Mayor & the Priest — Mayor Afonso and Father Neyssery greet each other warmly.

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Way of the Cross, Puerto de la Cruz - Cofradía — Father Neyssery with members of the «Nazareno» brotherhood and Petra Klein, President of the «Asociación por la Paz».

Public holidays: These are the most important romerías in Tenerife — With Semana Santa just around the corner, there will be many more events of this kind in the coming weeks. Further information and the detailed programme for Holy Week are available from the local council and the parish churches.

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