Reus Experiences Solemn Procession of Silence with Deep Emotion

Hundreds of people gathered in the city center streets to witness the emblematic Holy Thursday event, marked by devotion and the rhythmic sound of drums.

Generic image of a night procession with torches in a Mediterranean city, with blurred figures and dim light.
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Generic image of a night procession with torches in a Mediterranean city, with blurred figures and dim light.

The city of Reus hosted this Holy Thursday the traditional Solemn Procession of Silence, one of the most deeply rooted events in the liturgical calendar, which gathered hundreds of people in an atmosphere of profound devotion and respect.

Organized by the Confraternity of Our Father Jesus of Calvary, the procession began shortly after 11 PM from the parish of Sant Francesc. After the gathering and collection of torches, the procession moved through several central streets of the city, such as Misericòrdia street, Robuster avenue, Fossar Vell, Major street, Mercadal square, Monterols street, Prim square, Llovera street, and Prat de la Riba avenue, concluding at the parish of Sant Joan Baptista with a prayer.
The distinctive feature of this event, silence, was the undisputed protagonist. Attendees maintained absolute reverence, broken only by the deep and constant rhythm of the drums of the Armats de la Reial Congregació de la Puríssima Sang. With the public lighting turned off, the dim light from the penitents' torches illuminated the route, creating an atmosphere of intense spirituality.
The floats with the images of Our Father Jesus of Calvary, the Nazarenes, and the Virgin of Calvary advanced slowly, surrounded by respectful gazes and gestures of devotion. Faithful, residents, and visitors followed the route, maintaining silence as a sign of respect and prayer.
Officially established in 1946, although already documented in earlier times, the Procession of Silence is a fundamental part of the religious and cultural heritage of Reus. With almost eight decades of history, it continues to be one of the most significant events of Reus' Holy Week, transforming the streets into a space for contemplation, memory, and shared tradition.