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Spanish legionnaires and penitents stand next to a statue of Christ, known as the Christ of the Good Death, inside a church after the governing body of the Ecce-Homo brotherhood decided that penance could not be carried out in the streets due to the heavy rain of the Nelson storm during the Holy Week, in Ronda, Spain, 28 March 2024
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We bring you the top images of Holy Week celebrations in South Africa and across the world.
Penitents take part in the Rico brotherhood procession during Holy Week on 27 March 2024 in Malaga, Spain. Holy Week, known locally as Semana Santa, occurs during the last week of Lent. Hundreds of Catholic groups take part in traditional processions to celebrate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ
Filipino penitents perform self-flagellation on Maundy Thursday in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines on 28 March 2024
Nuns light candles during the Catholic Washing of the Feet ceremony during Easter Holy Week in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalems Old City, 28 March 2024
People place flowers on a cross during a silent Good Friday procession in Durban, South Africa, 29 March 2024
Religious leaders carry a cross during a silent Good Friday procession in Durban, South Africa, 29 March 2024
People place flowers on a cross during a silent Good Friday procession in Durban, South Africa, 29 March 2024
