Palm Sunday
– La Borriquita: with the Passage of Jesus at his Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
History
It was founded in 1987.
Steps
Jesus at his Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem.
Thrones
Jesus at his Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
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Outstanding features
The four candelabra which are silver plated and each one of them has five lanterns (2007).
The Powers of Christ (1999).
The Bars of Command (2009).
The reins and cowbell of the borriquillo are of great value to the brotherhood as they were a gift from the Hermandad de la Borriquita de Guadalcanal to the Hermandad de Alanís at the beginning of its existence as a new brotherhood.
Headquarters
Church of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves.
Costume
White tunic and mask, red and white buttons and cord.
Processional procession
Procession during Holy Week on Palm Sunday morning.
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Holy Wednesday
– El Amarrao: with the floats of Jesus tied to the column and Our Lady of Sorrows, Brotherhood of Our Father Jesus tied to the Column and Our Lady of Sorrows.
Steps
Jesus tied to the column
Our Lady of Sorrows
Tunic
White tunic and mask, green cape and sash
Temple
Church of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves
Timetable
Departure: (Holy Wednesday)
Maundy Thursday
Brotherhood of the Holy Vera Cruz, Holy Christ of the Blood and Our Lady of Solitude
Vera Cruz: with the floats of El Cristo de la Sangre and Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
The Christ of the Blood
Our Lady of Solitude
History
The origin of the Brotherhood of the Vera Cruz of Alanís dates back to 1742, in the Hospital de la Sangre, from which the titular Crucified Christ of the Brotherhood takes its name.
We know what the processional parade was like, as both the platform of the crucifix and that of Our Lady were carried by four brothers. The procession was followed by the Holy Cross, the Holy Little Christ, the standard and the bell, all carried by a brother; the procession was closed by the petitores and the trumpets in groups of two. In 1746 the Cristo de la Columna and its handas were added to the procession.
The last information we have about the Vera Cruz in the 18th century comes from the parish priest of the town himself, who on 28th March 1786 tells us that in the sacristy of the church is the chalice and the little spoon belonging to the brotherhood of the Santa Vera Cruz, which will be given to the brotherhood when requested by the stewards.
The brotherhood was lost until after the Civil War. During the Civil War, the archive that the brotherhood kept in the chapel called Vera Cruz, located in Calle Hierros, was burnt to the ground and the building was destroyed in the national uprisings. The brotherhood was reorganised in 1948 by Don Joaquín Ronquillo Bravo, who was its elder brother until 1989, when he died.
After the Civil War, the brotherhood moved to the Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, which has been its canonical headquarters ever since.
At present, the brotherhood is awaiting the approval of its rules by the ecclesiastical authority, in accordance with current Canon Law. The main worship services are held here; during Lent, a solemn Quinary is held in honour of the titular saints. In November, masses are celebrated for the eternal rest of the deceased brothers and sisters.
Traditionally, the Brotherhood made its penitential procession on the afternoon of Maundy Thursday, but in 1997, this took place on the afternoon of Good Friday.
Church
Nuestra Señora de las Nieves Church
Timetable
Departure:Maundy Thursday
Processions
The processional procession of the crucified Christ is made up of a lightly carved basket with sculptures of the four Evangelists on each of its sides. It is carried in procession with four candles. The floral decoration consists of red carnations and lilies.
The procession of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad makes its penitential procession under a maroon coloured canopy and mantle of the same colour. The staffs, candelabra, jars and other accessories of the canopy are by an anonymous author, and the date of execution is unknown. The floral decoration is made up of white carnations and gladioli.
Remarkable accessories
In the Virgin’s trousseau, the navy blue velvet sash embroidered in gold, another in golden tisu, and the processional mantle in maroon velvet are of particular interest.
Of particular note are the crucifix’s potencias, in gilded silver, whose author and date of execution are unknown. Another piece of interest is the red velvet banner, gilded on the sceptre with a red cross.
The chalice kept in the parish church contains the following inscription: El Cáliz es de la Santa Bera + se renobo año de 1767.
Tunic
The Nazarenes wear a white tunic, cincture and red mask, which is why they are popularly known as “los granas”.
The Descent of the Lord: with the procession of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno.
Brotherhood of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno, Santo Entierro, Nuestra Señora de la Amargura and Nuestra Señora del Rosario.
Our Father Jesus with the Cross on his shoulder helped by the Cyrenean.
Our Father Jesus of Nazareth
Steps
Carved in wood, walnut colour, illuminated by four golden lanterns, purple velvet falls and floral decoration with red carnations. First used in 2001, made in Carpintería Nogales de Guadalcanal.
Tunic
The brothers wear a purple tunic and mask and a golden cincture, with the anagram JHS as their coat of arms.
Temple
Hermitage of Nuestro Padre Jesús
Timetable
Departure: Early morning from Thursday to Good Friday.
Outstanding items
Amongst the items owned by the Brotherhood, it is worth mentioning the set of potencias – acquired in 1962 and bearing the anagram JHS – and the tunics that form part of the trousseau of the image of Jesús Nazareno, amongst which the one embroidered with floral motifs distributed around branches from which six-petalled flowers are plucked.
Alanís Music Band Association
Good Friday
The Encounter: With the pasos of Our Father Jesus of Nazareth and Our Lady of Bitterness
Brotherhood of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno, Santo Entierro, Nuestra Señora de la Amargura and Nuestra Señora del Rosario.
Our Father Jesus of Nazareth
Our Lady of Bitterness
Steps
Our Father Jesus of Nazareth carved in wood, walnut colour, illuminated by 4 golden lanterns, falls in purple velvet and floral decoration with red carnations. First used in 2001, made in the Nogales carpentry workshop in Guadalcanal.
Nuestra Señora de la Amargura under the canopy – one of those known as “de cajón” – made of black velvet with golden fringes at the end of the drapery and cords of the same colour between the poles, donated by a devotee in 1962. The canopy is illuminated by candelabra and tail candelabra, floral decoration with pink and/or white carnations and at the Virgin’s feet a basket of flowers. The interior frame was made by members of the Governing Body and the silver-coloured vents were made by Agustín Diéguez Calle carpentry in Alanís.
Outstanding items
The Brotherhood’s possessions include the set of potencias – acquired in 1962 and bearing the anagram JHS – and the tunics that form part of the trousseau of the image of Jesús Nazareno, among which the one embroidered with floral motifs distributed around branches from which six-petal flowers emerge, decorative motifs that are distributed.
Crown of golden orphrebreria, with which Our Lady of the Bitterness is currently carried in procession.
Temples
Departure of both floats: Church of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves.
Entrance of the float of Christ: Hermitage of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno.
Entrance of the Palio:Church of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves
Tunic
During the penitential station, the brothers wear a purple tunic and mask and a golden sash, with the JHS anagram as their coat of arms.
Good Friday
El Silencio: With the procession of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (Our Lady of Solitude).
Brotherhood of the Santa Vera Cruz, Santo Cristo de la Sangre and Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (Our Lady of Solitude)
This procession is known as that of Silence because it does not have a band and is instead accompanied by the faithful of Alanís with candles in front of the image of the Palio.
Our Lady of Solitude
Temple
Church of Our Lady of the Snows (Alanís)
Passage
The float of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad makes its penitential procession under a maroon-coloured canopy and mantle of the same colour. The beams, candlesticks, jars and other accessories of the canopy are by an anonymous author, and the date of execution is unknown. The floral decoration consists of white carnations and gladioli.
Remarkable items
The Virgin’s outfit includes a navy blue velvet sash embroidered in gold, another in golden tisu, and the processional mantle in maroon velvet.
Holy Saturday
Holy Burial: With the pasos of the Cristo Yacente and Nuestra Señora de la Amargura.
Recumbent Christ
Our Lady of Bitterness
Steps
Cristo Yacente (Recumbent Christ): old paso of Nuestro Pare Jesús, gilded with glass urn and lanterns in the corners in the same style as the urn; falls in black velvet, pending restoration. Floral decoration with red carnations.
Nuestra Señora de la Amargura (Our Lady of Bitterness): under a canopy – of the so-called “cajón” style – of black velvet with golden fringes at the end of the drapery and cords of the same colour between the poles, donated by a devotee in 1962.
The canopy is illuminated by candelabra and tail candelabra, with a floral decoration of pink and/or white carnations; and at the Virgin’s feet, a basket of flowers. The interior frame was made by members of the Governing Board and the silver-coloured vents were made by Agustín Diéguez Calle carpentry, from Alanís.
Temples
Chapel of Nuestro Padre Jesús
Tunics
Nazarenes dressed in the tunics of all the brotherhoods of the Passion and their own brotherhood accompany the penitential procession.
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