Procession of the Passion of Our Lord the God Jesus

Celebrated in the month of March, the Procession of the Passion of Our Lord, the God Jesus is a part and parcel of the cultural life of Macau. A beautiful street parade is organized to celebrate the belief of the faithful in their beloved God.

Procession of the Passion of Our Lord, the God Jesus is a unique event in Macau. It is the celebration of long standing influence of activities and sacrifices by the missionaries in and around Macau. On the festive day a figure of Christ carrying the Cross is taken in a formal procession from St. Augustine's Church to the Macau Cathedral for an overnight vigil. The image then returns through the city trouping in a parade through the Stations of the Cross, accompanied by a magenta-robed escort and crowds of the faithful and curious.

Procession of the Passion of Our Lord, the God Jesus is said to be started by Japanese and Vietnamese Christians who came to Macau to escape prosecutions by religious fanatics in their country. The deposits of sacred mortal remains of many missionaries in Macau add to the solemnity of the festival. Visit AsiaRooms and discover more about Macau festivals and events.