Holy Week
Religious Program
1 de April | Saturday
9 PM
Transfer of the Images
Route: Igreja da Misericórdia – Praça de Santa Maria – Largo de São Tiago
2 de April | PALM SUNDAY
3 PM
Blessing and Procession of Palms
This procession recalls the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem
Route: Igreja de São João – Igreja de Santa Maria
3h30 PM
Mass Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
In this celebration we hear the Gospel of the Passion of Jesus
Local: Igreja de Santa Maria
5 PM
Procession of the Lord’s Steps
The procession contemplates several moments of Jesus’ ‘path of pain’, from Pilates’ Praetorium to His crucifixion at Golgotha
Route: Igreja de Santa Maria – Largo de São Pedro, Rua Josefa de Óbidos – Sermão do Encontro no Largo de Santiago – Igreja da Ordem Terceira – Passo da Porta da Vila – Passo da Praça de Santa Maria – Igreja da Misericórdia
6 de April | MAUNDY THURSDAY
9 PM
Holy Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper
On this day, the Church recalls the Last Supper of Jesus with His disciples, where the Holy Eucharist was instituted
Local: Igreja de São Pedro
7 de April | GOOD FRIDAY
3 PM
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
At the hour of Jesus’ death, we recall His ultimate surrender of deep love: Jesus offers His innocent, pure and divine life for our salvation
Local: Igreja de São Pedro
5 PM
The Way of the Cross
Starting point: Jardim de São Tiago
9 PM
Procession of the Lord’s Burial
By the light of torches, the funeral procession leads to the tomb of Jesus
Route: Igreja da Misericórdia – Rua do Hospital – Porta da Vila – Rua Direita – Praça de Santa Maria – Largo Santiago – Rua Nova – Rua do Hospital – Largo de São Pedro – Capela de São Martinho
8 de April | HOLY SATURDAY
10 AM
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer
Prayer time through the Psalms
Local: Igreja de São Pedro
9 PM
Easter Vigil
In this celebration, Christians renew their baptismal vows
Local: Igreja de São Pedro
9 de April | EASTER SUNDAY
Holy Mass of the Day
11 AM
Igreja de São Pedro
16 PM
Santuário do Senhor da Pedra (English Mass)
18 PM
Santuário do Senhor da Pedra