Brotherhood of the Holy Sepulchre

Processional Floats

Author: Francisco Font
Date: Early 20th century

Iconography:
Life-size image of the Dead Christ. Clad in the loincloth, the figure lies with hands crossed over the body, bearing the wounds of the nails in both hands and feet. His eyes are closed and his mouth slightly open, while traces of the wounds from the crown of thorns remain visible on His forehead.

History

Hermandad del Santo Sepulcro

The Brotherhood of the Holy Sepulchre of the City of Burgos was founded during Lent in 1927. It processed for the first time on Friday, April 15, 1927. Its Rule was approved on March 27, 1928.

The principal aim of the Brotherhood is to promote the greater glory of God, especially in the Mystery of His Death, through which He redeemed us from sin. It also has the special purpose of honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of her Assumption, venerated as Saint Mary Major in the Cathedral Basilica.

Membership is restricted to Catholic men over the age of 23, faithful to the Holy Catholic, Apostolic, and Roman Church. The total number of Brothers is limited to thirty-three, in commemoration of the age at which Christ redeemed humanity.

The Brotherhood shall have a Spiritual Director, a priest member appointed by the Prelate.

For its proper governance, it shall have a Governing Board composed of the Prior, Sub-Prior, Procurator, and Secretary, together with the Spiritual Director.

Habit:
The habit is made of flannel and consists of a white cassock fastened at the waist with a purple cord; a purple cape; and a conical hood with scapular-mask of the same color and fabric as the cape. Footwear and gloves are black. The habit may be worn only during the Good Friday procession.