Agenda Municipal / Parties, Fairs and Pilgrims Holy Week - Easter 2024

Until 31 Mar
Confraria das Santas Chagas programme

Saturday 16th
2nd Walk for the Religious and Historical Heritage of V.N. Famalicão
Santo Adrião Parish Hall | 10h00
This walk offers participants a brief summary of the history of each of the city's religious monuments and a quick overview of their importance in the history of Vila Nova de Famalicão. Following an itinerary that values pilgrimage, which also means socialising, getting to know and exploring heritage, the visit ends with a snack, where the famous Pão de Ló (sponge cake) and a glass of sparkling vinho verde (green wine) reign in the Parish Hall.
Heritage: Nova Matriz, Capela de S. Vicente, Alminhas da Bandeirinha, Capela de Santo Adrião, Alminhas de Sistães de Trás, Capela de S. Francisco, Salão Paroquial

Concerts
Old Church | 21h30
First part- Agora Manticora
Second part - Klezmer Kafé

Sunday 17th
Live Stations of the Cross
St Adrian's Parish Hall | 16h30
Free entry, but tickets must be collected
Type: Musical Drama | Actors: 51, 45 people with disabilities and 6 collaborators

Thursday 21st
Screening of the film: Master Gardener by Paul Schrader
Casa das Artes | 21h30
Free admission, limited to capacity

Friday 22nd
Youth Way of the Cross
New Parish Church | 21h30
Route: New Parish Church, Rua Álvaro Castelões, Rua Manuel Pinto de Sousa, Rua Adriano Pinto Bastos, Rua de Santo António, Praça 9 de Abril and Old Parish Church

Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th
3rd edition Certame Páscoa Doce
Alameda D. Maria II | 10h00

Programme (Saturday)
10h00 – Opening
15h00 – 2º edition of the Contest “2024 Easter Sweet"
16h00 – Concert with SIM.som
17h00 – Workshops: Chocolate and Conventual Sweets
18h30 – Announcement of winner and delivery of the awards

Sunday 24th
Blessing and Procession of the Branches
Praça 9 de Abril | 10h00

Palm Sunday Eucharist in the Passion of the Lord
Igreja Matriz Nova | 11h00

Hebrew Passover Bible Procession - 3rd Edition
Salão Paroquial de Santo Adrião | 15h00

Concert of Altos do Bairro
Igreja Matriz Antiga | 18h30

Wednesday 27th
Easter concert
Igreja Matriz Antiga | 21h30
With ARTAVE/CCM

Thursday 28th
Mass of the Lord's Supper
Igreja Matriz Nova | 18h00

Last Supper re-enactment
Praça 9 de Abril | 21h00

Procession of the Lord of "ECCE HOMO"
Igreja Matriz Antiga | 21h30

Friday 29th
Liturgical Prayer of Lauds on Good Friday
Igreja Matriz Antiga | 10h30

Celebration of the Lord's Passion
Igreja Matriz Nova | 14h45

Reenactment of the Trial and Condemnation of Jesus
Praça 9 de Abril | 20h30

Procession of the Burial of the Lord
Igreja Matriz Antiga | 21h30

Saturday 30th
Easter Vigil
Igreja Matriz Nova | 21h00

Easter Sunday 31st
Departure of Easter Compass
Igreja Matriz Antiga | 09h30

Solemn Easter Eucharist
Igreja Matriz Nova | 12h30

Organisation:
Confraria das Santas Chagas de Vila Nova de Famalicão

Promotors: 
Câmara Municipal de Vila Nova de Famalicão
Paróquia de Santo Adrião de Vila Nova de Famalicão

Contacts: 
Email: confraria.santas.chagas@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/confrariasantaschagasvnf
Instagram: confrariasantaschagas


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