Sagrada Família to host Easter religious celebrations for the Parish

Easter Week is one of the most important times in the Christian liturgical year when we remember the final moments of Jesus Christ on earth, known as his Passion, Death and Resurrection.

This year, the Basilica of the Sagrada Família is hosting some events, all adapted to the healthcare restrictions, as well as special online options.

PALM SUNDAY MASS

Sunday 28 March at 12 noon, blessing of the palm fronds inside followed by Palm Sunday mass led by Mons. Javier Vilanova, auxiliary bishop of Barcelona.

There will be no blessing of palm fronds outside this year.

MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

Thursday 1 April at 7:00 pm, mass of the Lord’s Last Supper, led by Mons. Sergi Gordo, auxiliary bishop of Barcelona.

There will be no washing of feet or procession of the Holy Sacrament this year.

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD

Friday 2 April at 5:00 pm, celebration of the Lord’s death, led by Mons. Antoni Vadell, auxiliary bishop of Barcelona.

This year there will be no illuminated Stations of the Cross on the Passion façade.

EASTER VIGIL

Saturday 3 April at 7:30 pm, celebration of the Easter Vigil, led by Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona, Mons. Joan Josep Omella i Omella.

To attend, you must have a free invitation, which can be picked up at the Sagrada Família Parish office 

ONLINE EVENTS

LIVE RELIGIOUS CELEBRATIONSAll the celebrations at the Basilica of the Sagrada Família can be followed live on this link.

ILLUMINATION OF THE PASSION FAÇADE 2019, AVAILABLE ONLINE

The Basilica of the Sagrada Família is an expression in stone of the Christian faith, and for Easter, the Passion façade is the star. On this façade, Gaudí symbolised the period in Jesus Christ’s life between the Last Supper, his Death and his Resurrection.

We will be offering the recording of the 2019 illumination of the façade online. 

VIA CRUCIS WITH YOUR OWN EYES, ONLINE

The Via Crucis shows us the path of the Passion of Christ. Visiting the stations evokes a reflection on the universal values that persist over time.

Follow the Stations of the Cross in this video.