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Nazareno de San Pablo 2026: mass, procession, and details of the religious tradition in Caracas
Church authorities informed the details for the start of Holy Week, marked by the descent of the Nazareno de San Pablo
TL;DR
- Holy Week in Caracas commences with a midnight mass on Holy Wednesday.
- The Nazareno de San Pablo procession is a central event, marking 351 years since the image's arrival in the city.
- The tradition dates back to the colonial era and is linked to a historical cure during the 1696 'black vomit' epidemic.
- The procession route includes significant historical locations and connections to Venezuela's independence.
- Archbishop Raúl Biord emphasized the importance of religious celebrations amid national reconciliation efforts.