Spain observes the death and rebirth of Jesus Christ

Emil Lendof

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Mar 30, 2018

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Spanish Legionnaires carry a crucifix depicting “El Cristo de la Buena Muerte” (Christ of the Good Death) to Santo Domingo de Guzman church during the “Cristo de Mena” Holy Week procession in Malaga, southern Spain. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. AFP/Getty Images

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A dog sporting the Spanish Legion uniform joins the “Cristo de Mena” Holy Week procession in Malaga. AFP/Getty Images

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A believer prays as she attends the “Jesus Nazareno, el pobre y Maria Santisima del Dulce Nombre” (Jesus the Nazarene, the poor and Holy Mary of the Sweet Name) procession on Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, in Madrid, Spain. AFP/Getty Images

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Penitents carry crosses as they take part in the Jesus the Nazarene procession on Maundy Thursday in Madrid. AFP/Getty Images

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Penitents carry a figure of Jesus the Nazarene as they take part in the procession on Maundy Thursday in Madrid. AFP/Getty Images

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A penitent takes part in the “Jesus Nazareno, el pobre y Maria Santisima del Dulce Nombre” (Jesus the Nazarene, the poor and Holy Mary of the Sweet Name) procession on… AFP/Getty Images

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Penitents carry a figure of Jesus the Nazarene in the procession in Madrid. AFP/Getty Images

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A penitent tied with a rope round the neck carries a cross during the “El Ensogado” (The Roped) procession on Maundy Thursday in the northern Spanish village of Sietamo. AFP/Getty Images

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A penitent tied with a rope round the neck carries a cross during the ‘El Ensogado’ (The roped) procession on Easter Holy Week’s Maundy Thursday in the northern Spanish village… AFP/Getty Images

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Children gather in the church prior to participating in the “El Ensogado” (The Roped) procession in Sietamo. AFP/Getty Images

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A penitent tied with a rope around the neck enters the church carrying a cross during the “El Ensogado” procession in Sietamo. AFP/Getty Images

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A hooded penitent of the “Our Whipped Jesus Father” brotherhood holds a candle during the “Whipped Jesus” procession in Santiago de Compostela, northwestern Spain. AFP/Getty Images

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A penitent takes part in a Holy Week procession in Verges, northeastern Spain, on March 29, 2018. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration… AFP/Getty Images

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TOPSHOT – Penitents take part in a Holy Week procession in Verges, northeastern Spain, on March 29, 2018. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in… AFP/Getty Images

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Penitents take part in a Holy Week procession in Verges, northeastern Spain, on March 29, 2018. Christian believers around the world mark the Holy Week of Easter in celebration of… AFP/Getty Images

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Dancers perform the Dance of the Death during a Holy Week procession in Verges, northeastern Spain. Dancers dress in body stockings with skeletons painted on them and carry symbols to stir the people and prepare them for a good death. AFP/Getty Images

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Dancers perform the Dance of the Death during a Holy Week procession in Verges, northeastern Spain, on March 30, 2018. Dancers dress in body stockings with skeletons painted on them… AFP/Getty Images

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TOPSHOT – A participant gets ready for the Dance of the Death during a Holy Week procession in Verges, northeastern Spain, on March 29, 2018. Christian believers around the world… AFP/Getty Images

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Hooded penitents from the “Cristo Salvador” brotherhood take part in a Good Friday procession on a beach in Valencia as part of Holy Week. AFP/Getty Images

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Penitents from the “Cristo Salvador” brotherhood take part in a Good Friday procession on a beach in Valencia. AFP/Getty Images

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Hooded penitents from the “Cristo Salvador” brotherhood take part in a Good Friday procession on a beach in Valencia as part of the Holy Week on March 30, 2018. /… AFP/Getty Images

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