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Key words
“Prioste, levantá palio…” for a layperson words like these belonging to the vocabulary of the Holy Week are unknown. We have tried to explain the words we consider key definitions to understand any relevant information referring to this festivity.
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Advocación
A canonical title given to a religious image according to its representation in the Gospels or in the heart of the Catholic Church.
 
Advocación
A canonical title given to a religious image according to its representation in the Gospels or in the heart of the Catholic Church.
 
Advocación
A canonical title given to a religious image according to its representation in the Gospels or in the heart of the Catholic Church.
 
Advocación
A canonical title given to a religious image according to its representation in the Gospels or in the heart of the Catholic Church.
 
Advocación
A canonical title given to a religious image according to its representation in the Gospels or in the heart of the Catholic Church.
 
Advocación
A canonical title given to a religious image according to its representation in the Gospels or in the heart of the Catholic Church.
 
Andar (walk)
'Andar' (literally 'to walk') refers to the harmonious movement of a canopied ceremonial platform as it is carried along in a procession.
 
Andar (walk)
'Andar' (literally 'to walk') refers to the harmonious movement of a canopied ceremonial platform as it is carried along in a procession.
 
Andar (walk)
'Andar' (literally 'to walk') refers to the harmonious movement of a canopied ceremonial platform as it is carried along in a procession.
 
Andar (walk)
'Andar' (literally 'to walk') refers to the harmonious movement of a canopied ceremonial platform as it is carried along in a procession.
 
Andar (walk)
'Andar' (literally 'to walk') refers to the harmonious movement of a canopied ceremonial platform as it is carried along in a procession.
 
Andar (walk)
'Andar' (literally 'to walk') refers to the harmonious movement of a canopied ceremonial platform as it is carried along in a procession.
 
Archicofradía (Ancient/High Confraternity)
'Archicofradía' is an Ancient Confraternity or a Confraternity that enjoys greater privileges than others (High Confraternity).
 
Archicofradía (Ancient/High Confraternity)
'Archicofradía' is an Ancient Confraternity or a Confraternity that enjoys greater privileges than others (High Confraternity).
 
Archicofradía (Ancient/High Confraternity)
'Archicofradía' is an Ancient Confraternity or a Confraternity that enjoys greater privileges than others (High Confraternity).
 
Archicofradía (Ancient/High Confraternity)
'Archicofradía' is an Ancient Confraternity or a Confraternity that enjoys greater privileges than others (High Confraternity).
 
Archicofradía (Ancient/High Confraternity)
'Archicofradía' is an Ancient Confraternity or a Confraternity that enjoys greater privileges than others (High Confraternity).
 
Archicofradía (Ancient/High Confraternity)
'Archicofradía' is an Ancient Confraternity or a Confraternity that enjoys greater privileges than others (High Confraternity).
 
Arriá
'Arriá' is a term used to define the moment when a ceremonial platform is lowered to the ground at the end of a 'chicotá' (a short stage of a religious procession).
 
Arriá
'Arriá' is a term used to define the moment when a ceremonial platform is lowered to the ground at the end of a 'chicotá' (a short stage of a religious procession).
 
Arriá
'Arriá' is a term used to define the moment when a ceremonial platform is lowered to the ground at the end of a 'chicotá' (a short stage of a religious procession).
 
Arriá
'Arriá' is a term used to define the moment when a ceremonial platform is lowered to the ground at the end of a 'chicotá' (a short stage of a religious procession).
 
Arriá
'Arriá' is a term used to define the moment when a ceremonial platform is lowered to the ground at the end of a 'chicotá' (a short stage of a religious procession).
 
Arriá
'Arriá' is a term used to define the moment when a ceremonial platform is lowered to the ground at the end of a 'chicotá' (a short stage of a religious procession).
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Bambalina
'Bambalina' refers to the velvet or mesh drapings embroidered in gold or silk that hang from the top canopy and are located at the front, back and sides of a ceremonial platform.
 
Bambalina
'Bambalina' refers to the velvet or mesh drapings embroidered in gold or silk that hang from the top canopy and are located at the front, back and sides of a ceremonial platform.
 
Bambalina
'Bambalina' refers to the velvet or mesh drapings embroidered in gold or silk that hang from the top canopy and are located at the front, back and sides of a ceremonial platform.
 
Bambalina
'Bambalina' refers to the velvet or mesh drapings embroidered in gold or silk that hang from the top canopy and are located at the front, back and sides of a ceremonial platform.
 
Bambalina
'Bambalina' refers to the velvet or mesh drapings embroidered in gold or silk that hang from the top canopy and are located at the front, back and sides of a ceremonial platform.
 
Bambalina
'Bambalina' refers to the velvet or mesh drapings embroidered in gold or silk that hang from the top canopy and are located at the front, back and sides of a ceremonial platform.
 
Banda (Band)
'Banda' is a band that accompanies the Confraternities ahead of the ceremonial platforms or ahead of the Guiding Cross. There are certain 'silent' Confraternities who prefer not to have musical accompaniment.
 
Banda (Band)
'Banda' is a band that accompanies the Confraternities ahead of the ceremonial platforms or ahead of the Guiding Cross. There are certain 'silent' Confraternities who prefer not to have musical accompaniment.
 
Banda (Band)
'Banda' is a band that accompanies the Confraternities ahead of the ceremonial platforms or ahead of the Guiding Cross. There are certain 'silent' Confraternities who prefer not to have musical accompaniment.
 
Banda (Band)
'Banda' is a band that accompanies the Confraternities ahead of the ceremonial platforms or ahead of the Guiding Cross. There are certain 'silent' Confraternities who prefer not to have musical accompaniment.
 
Banda (Band)
'Banda' is a band that accompanies the Confraternities ahead of the ceremonial platforms or ahead of the Guiding Cross. There are certain 'silent' Confraternities who prefer not to have musical accompaniment.
 
Banda (Band)
'Banda' is a band that accompanies the Confraternities ahead of the ceremonial platforms or ahead of the Guiding Cross. There are certain 'silent' Confraternities who prefer not to have musical accompaniment.
 
Besamanos (Hand-kissing)
'Besamanos' (literally, Hand-kissing) is an act of worship, generally dedicated to the Virgin Mary, whereby a religious statue is offered to the faithful so that they may kiss her hands.
 
Besamanos (Hand-kissing)
'Besamanos' (literally, Hand-kissing) is an act of worship, generally dedicated to the Virgin Mary, whereby a religious statue is offered to the faithful so that they may kiss her hands.
 
Besamanos (Hand-kissing)
'Besamanos' (literally, Hand-kissing) is an act of worship, generally dedicated to the Virgin Mary, whereby a religious statue is offered to the faithful so that they may kiss her hands.
 
Besamanos (Hand-kissing)
'Besamanos' (literally, Hand-kissing) is an act of worship, generally dedicated to the Virgin Mary, whereby a religious statue is offered to the faithful so that they may kiss her hands.
 
Besamanos (Hand-kissing)
'Besamanos' (literally, Hand-kissing) is an act of worship, generally dedicated to the Virgin Mary, whereby a religious statue is offered to the faithful so that they may kiss her hands.
 
Besamanos (Hand-kissing)
'Besamanos' (literally, Hand-kissing) is an act of worship, generally dedicated to the Virgin Mary, whereby a religious statue is offered to the faithful so that they may kiss her hands.
 
Besapies (Foot-kissing)
'Besapies' (literally, Foot-kissing) is a similar form of worship to that of 'Besamanos' (Hand-kissing), but dedicated to the Lord. On this occassion, the faithful kiss the feet of a statue of Christ.
 
Besapies (Foot-kissing)
'Besapies' (literally, Foot-kissing) is a similar form of worship to that of 'Besamanos' (Hand-kissing), but dedicated to the Lord. On this occassion, the faithful kiss the feet of a statue of Christ.
 
Besapies (Foot-kissing)
'Besapies' (literally, Foot-kissing) is a similar form of worship to that of 'Besamanos' (Hand-kissing), but dedicated to the Lord. On this occassion, the faithful kiss the feet of a statue of Christ.
 
Besapies (Foot-kissing)
'Besapies' (literally, Foot-kissing) is a similar form of worship to that of 'Besamanos' (Hand-kissing), but dedicated to the Lord. On this occassion, the faithful kiss the feet of a statue of Christ.
 
Besapies (Foot-kissing)
'Besapies' (literally, Foot-kissing) is a similar form of worship to that of 'Besamanos' (Hand-kissing), but dedicated to the Lord. On this occassion, the faithful kiss the feet of a statue of Christ.
 
Besapies (Foot-kissing)
'Besapies' (literally, Foot-kissing) is a similar form of worship to that of 'Besamanos' (Hand-kissing), but dedicated to the Lord. On this occassion, the faithful kiss the feet of a statue of Christ.
 
Bocinas (Horns)
'Bocinas' (Horns) are symbolic insignia of ancient Roman trumpets. They are made of embossed, silver-gilt metal.
 
Bocinas (Horns)
'Bocinas' (Horns) are symbolic insignia of ancient Roman trumpets. They are made of embossed, silver-gilt metal.
 
Bocinas (Horns)
'Bocinas' (Horns) are symbolic insignia of ancient Roman trumpets. They are made of embossed, silver-gilt metal.
 
Bocinas (Horns)
'Bocinas' (Horns) are symbolic insignia of ancient Roman trumpets. They are made of embossed, silver-gilt metal.
 
Bocinas (Horns)
'Bocinas' (Horns) are symbolic insignia of ancient Roman trumpets. They are made of embossed, silver-gilt metal.
 
Bocinas (Horns)
'Bocinas' (Horns) are symbolic insignia of ancient Roman trumpets. They are made of embossed, silver-gilt metal.
 
Bulla (Crowds)
'Bulla' (Crowds) is the name given to the mass of people who congregate in certain streets along which a Confraternity passes.
 
Bulla (Crowds)
'Bulla' (Crowds) is the name given to the mass of people who congregate in certain streets along which a Confraternity passes.
 
Bulla (Crowds)
'Bulla' (Crowds) is the name given to the mass of people who congregate in certain streets along which a Confraternity passes.
 
Bulla (Crowds)
'Bulla' (Crowds) is the name given to the mass of people who congregate in certain streets along which a Confraternity passes.
 
Bulla (Crowds)
'Bulla' (Crowds) is the name given to the mass of people who congregate in certain streets along which a Confraternity passes.
 
Bulla (Crowds)
'Bulla' (Crowds) is the name given to the mass of people who congregate in certain streets along which a Confraternity passes.
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Acolyte
'Acólito' is a child who provides assistance in church or during the procession. The term is usually applied to those who wear a dalmatic and carry long, ornate candlesticks ahead of each ceremonial platform.
 
Acolyte
'Acólito' is a child who provides assistance in church or during the procession. The term is usually applied to those who wear a dalmatic and carry long, ornate candlesticks ahead of each ceremonial platform.
 
Acolyte
'Acólito' is a child who provides assistance in church or during the procession. The term is usually applied to those who wear a dalmatic and carry long, ornate candlesticks ahead of each ceremonial platform.
 
Acolyte
'Acólito' is a child who provides assistance in church or during the procession. The term is usually applied to those who wear a dalmatic and carry long, ornate candlesticks ahead of each ceremonial platform.
 
Acolyte
'Acólito' is a child who provides assistance in church or during the procession. The term is usually applied to those who wear a dalmatic and carry long, ornate candlesticks ahead of each ceremonial platform.
 
Acolyte
'Acólito' is a child who provides assistance in church or during the procession. The term is usually applied to those who wear a dalmatic and carry long, ornate candlesticks ahead of each ceremonial platform.
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Barco (Ship)
'Barco' is a term used to describe certain Pasos de Cristo (ceremonial platforms carrying a statue of Christ) that are considered to be of great significance or substance. For instance, the Exaltación, El Silencio de la Amargura, La Sentencia (Macarena), Las Tres Caídas de Triana, etc.
 
Barco (Ship)
'Barco' is a term used to describe certain Pasos de Cristo (ceremonial platforms carrying a statue of Christ) that are considered to be of great significance or substance. For instance, the Exaltación, El Silencio de la Amargura, La Sentencia (Macarena), Las Tres Caídas de Triana, etc.
 
Barco (Ship)
'Barco' is a term used to describe certain Pasos de Cristo (ceremonial platforms carrying a statue of Christ) that are considered to be of great significance or substance. For instance, the Exaltación, El Silencio de la Amargura, La Sentencia (Macarena), Las Tres Caídas de Triana, etc.
 
Barco (Ship)
'Barco' is a term used to describe certain Pasos de Cristo (ceremonial platforms carrying a statue of Christ) that are considered to be of great significance or substance. For instance, the Exaltación, El Silencio de la Amargura, La Sentencia (Macarena), Las Tres Caídas de Triana, etc.
 
Barco (Ship)
'Barco' is a term used to describe certain Pasos de Cristo (ceremonial platforms carrying a statue of Christ) that are considered to be of great significance or substance. For instance, the Exaltación, El Silencio de la Amargura, La Sentencia (Macarena), Las Tres Caídas de Triana, etc.
 
Barco (Ship)
'Barco' is a term used to describe certain Pasos de Cristo (ceremonial platforms carrying a statue of Christ) that are considered to be of great significance or substance. For instance, the Exaltación, El Silencio de la Amargura, La Sentencia (Macarena), Las Tres Caídas de Triana, etc.
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