This Good Friday, dozens of religious faithful lined up very early to enter the Cathedral of Lima, in the Fencing in Lima. While there was no religious liturgy, people waited to enter, pray and pay their respects this Holy Week.
The faithful of all ages could be seen waiting for their turn; many carried with them the famous palms that are customary to buy during these days. The cathedral opened at approximately 9:15 a.m. for citizens to pray on the spot.
At 12:00 p.m., the liturgical action of the Sermon of the 7 Words that recalls the words Christ said on the cross took place.
On the other hand, this was the second consecutive day that Lima's Plaza Mayor was open to the population, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. For some time now this place has remained barred and with police security. Today, in addition to the police officers, there was also a shelter for the tourist and security police of Los Portales.
TOUR OF THE SEVEN CHURCHES
This Holy Week, after two years of the spread of COVID-19 and with more than 50% of the Peruvian population already vaccinated, official events of the Catholic Church were reactivated.
Since Thursday, April 14, many people visited the seven churches. The archbishopric of Lima assured that the temples are prepared to receive parishioners; but recommended that the vulnerable population, such as older adults, children, among others, participate in the masses virtually.
For its part, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) also reminded the population that it is mandatory to present the vaccination card with the three doses against coronavirus, respect all biosecurity measures, maintain social distancing and disinfecting hands with alcohol.
As for future activities, this Sunday, the Archbishopric of Lima will celebrate the commemoration of Jesus' resurrection in the morning hours.
CHURCHES AS A VACCINATION POINT
Given the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Minsa decided that in the coming days the vaccination brigades will go to the busiest parishes and churches in the city to c) Complete the immunization process.
Thursday 14 and Friday, April 15 - from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lima Center: Church of the Nazarenas, Santa Rosa de Lima, Lima Cathedral and Virgen del Carmen.
South Lima: Corpus Cristi Parish (San Juan de Lurigancho) and Santísima Salvador (Pachacamac).
North Lima: Buen Pastor Parish (Los Olivos) and Santa María del Carmen (Independence).
Friday, April 15, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.: Villa Fatima Parish (Rimac)
Saturday, April 16, San Juan de Lurigancho - from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Huascar markets, October 10, José Carlos Mariátegui, Clover and September 1st.
From Friday 15 to Sunday 17 April: San Martín de la Caridad Parish (Villa El Salvador) and San Pedro de Lurín (Lurín).
OTHER VACCINATORIES OPEN ON GOOD FRIDAY
Minsa reported that the Integrated Directorates of Health (Diris) of Metropolitan Lima will continue to attend this Friday, April 15, from 07:00 to 19:00.
The open vaccinations are that of Jockey Plaza (Santiago de Surco), Villa El Salvador Sports Center (VES), Exhibition Park (Cercado), Campo de Marte (Jesús María), Huiracocha Zonal Park (San Juan de Lurigancho), Sinchi Roca Park (Comas), Municipal Stadium Ollantaytambo (Ate), Municipal Stadium Pachacútec (Chaclacayo) and the stadium Chancas of Andahuaylas (Santa Anita).
From 07:00 to 15:00, the premises that will serve are Centro Aljovín (Cercado de Lima), San Borja Sports Center (San Borja), San Isidro Municipal Sports Complex, Parque de las Leyendas (San Miguel), Playa Miller (Lince), Monumental Stadium (Ate), San Isidro Labrador (Santa Anita), Municipal Stadium of Surquillo (Surquillo) and Plaza Norte (Independence).
On the other hand, on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 April, from 07:00 to 20:00, 16 vaccinations will also attend. Among them are: IPD San Juan de Miraflores (San Juan de Miraflores), Luis Gálvez Chipoco Stadium (Barranco) and the Jockey Plaza (Santiago de Surco), Andrés Avelino Cáceres Sports Complex (Villa María del Triunfo), among others.
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