The Easter week 2025 East begins Sunday April 13 With the celebration of Palm Sundayone of the most symbolic dates for the Christian world and starting point of the most solemn liturgical calendar of the year.
Herein day The triumphal entry of Jesus in Jerusalem is commemorated, and the faithful go to the churches with bouquets of palm In a sign of faith and devotion.
One of the most significant moments of this date will be the Blessing of the bouquetsaccompanied by processions and simultaneous masses in various temples of the national territory. In the Naciona districtlthe archdiocese has organized acts in:
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Primada Cathedral from America (12:00 pm): Blessing of the bouquets, procession and holy Mass.
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Parish Stella MarisVicaria this (from 8:00 am): Eucharistic celebrations Throughout the morning.
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Parish Our Lady of EvangelizationWest vicaria: special masses at 10:00 am and 12:00 pm
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Parish San Antonio de Padua (Gazcue): Blessing in the Malecon at 8:00 am, followed by Eucharist at 9:00 am
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Archdiocesan sanctuary of Our Lady of Altagracia and other emblematic churches of the Colonial zonelike Las Mercedes, Santa Barbara and Our Lady of Carmen will start their activities from 7:30 am
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Official calendar in Santiago
For its part, the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Santiago de los Caballerosheaded by Monsignor Héctor Rafael Rodríguez Rodríguez, MSC, has announced the official calendar that will run from the 13 Until April 20, with a series of liturgical acts in different parts of the city.
Palm Sunday – April 13
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7:30 am: Ramos procession from the roundabout Duarte Parkfollowed by Mass.
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9:00 am: Second procession From the Columbus Park, in front of the La Altagracia parish, concluding at 10:00 am in the Cathedral Santiago Apostle.
Holy Wednesday – April 16
Holy Thursday – April 17
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9:00 am: CRESMAL MASS in the multi -purpose room of the PUCMMwith consecration of oils and renewal of priestly promises.
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6:30 pm: Mass of the Lord’s dinner In the cathedral.
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8:00 pm to 11:00 pm: Worship vigil.
Good Friday – April 18
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5:00 am – 12:00 pm: Visit to monuments.
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1:30 pm: Meditation of the seven Wordsfollowed by the trades Liturgical.
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5:00 pm: Holy Burial Processionwith the final message of the archbishop.
Holy Saturday – April 19
Easter Sunday – April 20
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9:00 am: Procession with the resurrected from the La Altagracia parish.
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10:00 am: Resurrection Mass In the cathedral.
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6:00 pm: Last Mass of the day.
A week of faith and reflection
Throughout the Easter weekthe Ecclesiastical authorities They have called for spiritual recollection, respect for Christian values and active participation in liturgical celebrations. Safety and guidance operations have also been arranged in temples and public roads, with the support of emergency agencies.
The commemoration will culminate the Easter Sundaywith the celebration of the Victory of Christ About death, considered the center of the Christian faith.