Hermandad de la Santa Cena, Religious confraternity in Jaén, Spain.
Hermandad de la Santa Cena is a religious confraternity in Jaén that organizes processions during Holy Week, departing from the Parish Church of Saint John Paul II. The group comprises around 688 members with 120 nazarenos carrying an elaborate processional float featuring Jesus and the twelve apostles, carved in rococo style.
This confraternity originated from the Brotherhood of Slaves of the Holy Sacrament and Lord's Supper, established in 1616 at the Trinity Convent. Its roots in eucharistic devotion have shaped its identity throughout the centuries.
Members wear ivory tunics with burgundy velvet capes marked with the Brotherhood shield during Holy Week processions in Jaén. This distinctive dress has become a recognizable part of the city's religious celebrations and local identity.
The processions take place during Holy Week and offer visitors a chance to observe religious traditions firsthand. It is advisable to arrive early and position yourself along the procession route to fully experience the event.
The processional float of María Santísima features a burgundy velvet canopy richly embroidered with gold details. These embroidered images represent Faith, Hope, and Charity, making it a textile artwork combining fabric and precious metalwork.
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