Holy Thursday is, without a doubt, the most important day for the people of Verges. It is the moment when the entire village comes together to bring to life one of the oldest and most iconic traditions in Catalonia: the Procession of Verges.
The Night of Holy Thursday
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Representation in the Square
LEARN MOREAt 10 p.m., the performance begins, dramatizing the three years of Jesus’ public life. It is the only ticketed event, held in front of 1,500 spectators.
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Procession through the Streets
LEARN MOREThe second part takes place once the square performance has concluded. Around midnight, the itinerant procession begins, continuing until it reaches Mount Calvary.
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Crucifixion
LEARN MOREAfter 2 a.m., once Jesus reaches Mount Calvary, He is crucified in a scene accompanied by an audiovisual projection designed to provoke reflection on human cruelty.
The village prepares with great anticipation to welcome this event, which attracts thousands of visitors every year.
A Morning of Tense Calm
On the morning of Holy Thursday, Orient and Migdia streets are transformed into the Carrer dels Cargols (Snail Street). These long, narrow alleyways come alive with unusual activity: residents step out to prepare the ephemeral luminarias that will light up as the procession passes by at night. The snail shells are affixed to the walls with a paste made of ash and water, and in the afternoon, they are filled with oil—traditionally the leftover oil from frying brunyols (Catalan doughnuts).
The Departure of the Manage
The first public event on Maundy Thursday is the afternoon departure of the manages. Their mission is to collect the religious images after paying homage inside the church.
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The Night Spectacle: Theatre and Procession
The intensity of Holy Thursday reaches its peak during the night. At 10:00 p.m., Verges’ Main Square transforms into a stage for the theatrical representation of the Passion of Christ (ticketed entry). At midnight, the Procession begins its journey through the village streets—an event open to everyone that culminates with the Crucifixion (free admission).