Devoción madrileña en el Besapié de Jesús El Pobre y Besamanos del Gran Poder
Like every first Friday of March, Madrid once again witnesses a manifestation of faith and fervor that unites the faithful in a tradition deeply rooted in the culture of the capital.
Just as in the Basilica of Jesus of Medinaceli, hundreds of devotees have gathered at the Church of San Pedro El Viejo to venerate Jesus The Poor, participating in the emotional besapié.
Simultaneously, at the Royal Collegiate Church of San Isidro, the traditional besamanos to Jesus of Great Power has taken place. This event reflects the religiosity of the people of Madrid and marks the beginning of the preparations for Holy Week, a sacred period lived with intense spirituality in the city.
Hundreds of faithful fulfill the tradition of besapié at the church of Jesus of Medinaceli
The tradition of besapié and besamanos every first Friday of March has become a ritual that anticipates the arrival of Holy Week. During this time, the faithful begin to feel the penitential and reflective atmosphere that characterizes this important religious festival. The images of both saints are venerated with deep devotion, recalling their spiritual and cultural significance.
The history of these brotherhoods is rich and significant. Jesus The Poor has its roots in the early 19th century as a congregation of slaves. However, after the devastation of the Spanish Civil War, its archive was lost and it was reorganized in 1940, resurging with more strength among the devotees.
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On the other hand, Jesus of Great Power also has a long history and shares with The Poor the honor of making its penitential station during the afternoon and evening of Holy Thursday. This year, as is tradition and weather permitting, it will process through the emblematic streets of historic Madrid de los Austrias for more than five hours.
As Holy Week approaches, these acts not only strengthen the bond among the people of Madrid but also reaffirm their cultural and spiritual identity. In every kiss and every prayer resonates an echo of history, faith, and community that remains alive in the heart of Madrid.
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