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Legionaries carry statue of Christ in Maundy Thursday parade through Málaga

The transfer and enthronement of the Christ of the Good Death and Souls, better known as Christ of Mena, on the shoulders of the legionaries to his processional throne, is one of the most eagerly awaited processions of Maundy Thursday and one of the most deeply rooted traditions of Holy Week in Málaga.

The legionaires taking part are from the Honors Company of the Tercio Alejandro Farnesio IV of La Legion.

They began the parade through the streets of Málaga to the Plaza de Fray Alonso de Santo Tomás, where the church of Santo Domingo is located.

Before beginning Transfer of the Christ of Mena from the Church of Santo Domingo to his Brotherhood House on the shoulders of a squad of 13 legionary soldiers, a tribute was paid to the fallen and a small mass was held.

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