Holy Tuesday

Lima – Holy Tuesday

 

Returning to tradition, a much refreshing change, since 2014 colonial custom has resumed and the so-called “Steps in the Passion of Jesus Christ” were reestablished, a procession that was celebrated last during the final years of the monarchy in Peru. From the church of St. Dominic, with the relic of the Lignum Crucis at the helm, the Captive Nazarene, the Lord at the Column, the Lord of Justice, the Lord Falling, Our Lady of the Rosary of Sorrows, and Fortunate St. Mary Magdalene depart towards the Cathedral.

The Lord of Justice

The Lord of Justice, the Lord Falling, and the Captive Nazarene before the Archbishop's Palace

Fortunate St. Mary Magdalene

The archconfraternity of the True Cross, the custodians of the Lignum Crucis, was founded in 1540 by Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez along with the nobles of the city, after receiving a relic of the Cross on which Jesus Christ died, from Pope Paul III.

Arequipa – Holy Tuesday

 

During the morning, the oils are blessed in the Chrism mass, and the clergy renew their vows. In the afternoon, from the church of the Society of Jesus, set out the images of Jesus Captive, and the Just Judge (brought from Spain in the 17^th century,) which is carried in absolute silence by penitents clad in purple habits with long hoods, in Sevilian style. The Christ of the Good Death and, since 1949, Our Lady of Hope are also brought out.

The Just Judge

Hooded penitents

Our Lady of Hope

Concurrently, in the afternoon in the area of Yanahuara, takes place the “encounter,” between Lord Jesus the Nazarene, St. John the Apostle, St. Veronica, and the Virgin of Sorrows, who reunite in a shower of flowers tossed by the faithful around the main square.