The Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of the Good Death was founded in 1998 when the founding brothers decided to create a Castilian procession in Plasencia, one which would march with contemplation, austerity and penitence. With these values, which are reflected in its Franciscan habits and the fact that it undertakes its procession without religious floats or music, the Brotherhood parades every Good Friday morning with the Christ of the Good Death.
The procession of the Holy Christ of Good Death is one of the most poignant and spectacular of Plasencia’s Holy Week. The Brothers, who march in austere Franciscan attire, undertake one of the longest processions in the city, carrying only the Christ on their shoulders and accompanied by a bell. During the penitential procession, the miserere is sung, creating a unique atmosphere of contemplation and sorrow.
The Holy Christ of the Good Death is a 16 th century sculpture depicting a Crucified Christ in a slumped position. It is made of polychrome wood and measures 257 x 150 x 41 cm. Created by an unknown artist, and there is little documentation as regards the effigy which, for quite some time, was exhibited in the Church of San Martín. It is currently located in the right nave of the transept of the Church of San Esteban, on a gold-leaf Baroque altarpiece and a leaden sky background. The sculpture was restored by Mrs. Ana Gallego Ollero, who also carried out consolidation treatments, surface cleaning, removal of oxidised varnish, crack sealing and protection.
Plaza del Salvador
Calle San Ildefonso
Calle de Los Quesos
Calle Higuerillas
Puente de San Lázaro
Plaza de la Catedral
