Fiestas in Javea: "Semana Santa" (Easter 2024)

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Keep updated on the Fiesta celebrating Easter in Javea. This is a culturally and religiously important event, celebrated across Spain with processions that depict "The Passion of the Christ".

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Event date & time

March 2024

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Event date & time

March 2024

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  • Local fiestas
Fiestas in Javea: "Semana Santa" (Easter 2024)

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What is Santa Semana?

Santa Semana (or Holy Week) is the name for Easter Week in Spain. This is a culturally and religiously important event, celebrated across Spain with processions that depict "The Passion of the Christ".

Information on the 2024 Fiesta is not yet available. For guidance, please refer to a prior Programme provided below.


Easter Programme 2023 - PARROQUIA NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LORETO

Sunday 2 April: Palm Sunday (Domingo de Ramos)

The start of the Holy Week takes place on Palm Sunday, with special masses across Javea, including the old town and the port. Family  processions also take place with all family members carrying white palm branches.

Monday 3 April (LUNES SANTO)

18:45 Rosary led by the boys and girls of the parish (open to everyone)
19:30 Eucharist

 

Tuesday 4 April. (MARTES SANTO)

18:45 Recitation of the Rosary led by a group of men (open to everyone).
19:30 Eucharist.
20:30 Community Penitential Celebration

 

Wednesday 5 April. (MIÉRCOLES SANTO)

18:45 Rosary led by the women of the parish and open to everyone.
19:30 Eucharist

 

Thursday 6 April Maunday Thursday (JUEVES SANTO)

Confessions half an hour before each celebration.

18:00 Eucharist.
19:00 Eucharist.
20:00 Solemn Eucharist of the Last Supper.
23:00 Parish Holy Hour followed by worship at the monument. The church will remain open all night until 16:00 on Friday

 

Friday 7 April – GOOD FRIDAY (VIERNES SANTO)

06:45: Via Crucis at dawn organized by the young people of Juniors with departure from the church and down Calle Caleta before returning to the church again.
12:00: Holy hour for boys, girls and families.
17:00h: Holy Service - Celebration of the Passion of the Lord.
19:00 Holy Service - Celebration of the Passion of the Lord.

Afterwards the solemn procession of the Cross will take place on the Port esplanade of the Port. Departure from the parish church.

Saturday 8 April. (SÁBADO SANTO)

22:30 Solemn Easter Vigil

Sunday 9 April: Easter Sunday (Domingo de Resurreccion)

Easter Sunday is a religious day and national holiday in Spain, with special masses held in churches across Javea. Part of the local tradition includes Javea peñas and associations all meeting up in the church square at midday, to spend time together with food & drinks. An Easter Market & Craft fair is held in the Old Town of Javea.

09.00 Eucharist
11.00 Eucharist
12.00 Eucharist
19.00 Eucharist
20.00 Eucharist

 

Fiestas in Javea: 'Semana Santa' (Easter 2019)


Fiestas in Javea: "Semana Santa" (Easter 2024)

EASTER PROGRAM: PARROQUIA SAN BARTOLOMÉ / CONVENT DE LES AGUSTINES

Monday 4 April (LUNES SANTO)

18:00 - 19:30. Confessions.

Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 April. (MARTES Y MIÉRCOLES SANTO)

10:00 - 13:00 Confessions.

From 17:00 Confessions until 19:30 on Tuesday and 19:00 on Wednesday.

Thursday 6 April (JUEVES SANTO)

17:00 Eucharist of the Last Supper. (Placeta del Convent)
18:30 Eucharist of the Last Supper. (Iglesia San Bartolomé)
20:00 Solemn Eucharist of the Last Supper.. (Iglesia San Bartolomé)
23:00 Holy Hour

Friday 7 April – GOOD FRIDAY (VIERNES SANTO)

07:00 "Vía Crucis Matutito" Procession from the parish to the hermitage of Calvario  carrying the image of Jesús Nazareno.
16:00 Celebration of the death of the Lord. (Placeta del Convent)
17:30 Celebration of the death of the Lord. (Iglesia San Bartolomé)
19:30 Solemn Procession through the streets of the historic centre, starting in the Plaza de la Iglesia.

Saturday 8 April. SÁBADO SANTO

09:00 Lords Prayer.
22:00 Solemn Easter Vigil.

Sunday 17th April – EASTER SUNDAY (DOMINGO DE RESURRECCIÓN)

09:00 Eucharist. (Placeta del Convent)
10:00 Eucharist.
12:00 Eucharist.
19:00 Eucharist.