“We must also give thanks because at least our brotherhood was able to go out. There are many that have not even done so, such as the brotherhoods of Hiniesta, San Roque, Amargura, Estrella, and Amor.”
On Monday morning of Holy Week, hundreds of the faithful waited for hours at the doors of the churches. Finally, the rain let up and many of the brotherhoods were able to complete their route.
‘Zorro’ actor: ‘Sometimes life gives you tears’
The Spanish actor Antonio Banderas, known for his starring role in the film “The Mask of Zorro,” belongs to the Brotherhood of the Virgin of Tears and Favors of the Andalusian city of Malaga.
Due to the rain, he was also unable to process on Palm Sunday with his brotherhood, something he has been doing for decades.
On his social media, the well-known actor noted that “sometimes life gives you favors and other times tears.”
This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA.
Almudena Martínez-Bordiú is Rome correspondent for ACI Prensa and EWTN.