Hermandad del Gran Poder y de la Esperanza Macarena, Catholic confraternity in central Madrid, Spain.
The Hermandad del Gran Poder y de la Esperanza Macarena is a Catholic confraternity that operates from the Royal Collegiate Church of San Isidro located on Toledo Street in central Madrid. This organization brings together members who gather regularly for worship, community meetings, and preparation of major religious celebrations held throughout the year.
The confraternity was established in 1940 when Sevillian residents living in Madrid founded the organization with support from notable figures including musician Joaquín Turina. In 1987, King Juan Carlos I granted it the title 'Royal' and accepted an honorary leadership position within the brotherhood.
The brotherhood maintains strong ties to Seville, as it was founded by residents who had moved from that city to Madrid. Members continue to honor these roots through annual religious processions that blend Andalusian traditions with local Madrid observances.
Visitors can find the church of San Isidro on Toledo Street where the confraternity conducts its activities in central Madrid. The location is easily accessible on foot, and the brotherhood is particularly active during religious holidays and commemorative periods throughout the year.
The confraternity conducts processions on Holy Thursday, when members walk through Madrid's historic Habsburg quarter carrying religious images of Christ and Mary. These events attract local participation and showcase traditions that have remained largely unchanged since their Sevillian origins.
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