Religious services for Easter at the Sagrada Família - Religious services for Easter at the Sagrada Família

On 24 March, Palm Sunday celebrations were held at the Basilica of the Sagrada Família with the blessing of the palm fronds and then mass. The ceremony began inside the Basilica at 12:00 noon. Afterwards, the palm fronds were blessed and, then, the solemn mass was held inside the Basilica, this year led by Mons. Javier Vilanova, Auxiliary Bishop of Barcelona.

On Maundy Thursday, Mons. David Abadías, Auxiliary Bishop of Barcelona, led the celebration of the Lord’s Last Supper with feet washing. After the mass, the Holy Sacrament was transferred in procession to the crypt for the adoration of the faithful.

This year, the Commemoration of the Passion of Christ on Good Friday at the Basilica of the Sagrada Família was officiated by Mons. David Abadías, Auxiliary Bishop of Barcelona. At 9:00 pm, the Via Crucis was held on the Passion façade.

On Saturday 30 March, Mons. Javier Vilanova, Auxiliary Bishop of Barcelona, led the solemn Easter Vigil with the traditional lighting of the new fire, the Paschal candle and the blessing of the new water in front of the Nativity façade.

On 31 March, the international Easter Sunday mass took place, led by Mons. Josep Turull, Rector of the Basilica. This event marked the conclusion of the liturgical celebrations of Easter week.