Example sentences for: penitentes

How can you use “penitentes” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • A Catholic fraternal order of men, formally known as La Fraternidad Piadosa de Nuestro Padre de Jesus Nazareño, or informally as Los Penitentes.

  • Journalism about Los Hermanos Penitentes has been sensationalistic, with lengthy descriptions of their Semana Santa rituals, especially when Anglo Americans migrated to New Mexico during the late nineteenth century.

  • The Penitentes, the ancient religious brotherhood, have attracted much research and been scrutinized by many writers and journalists.

  • See also Los Penitentes

  • During Holy Week ceremonies Los Penitentes pull the death cart along in their processions.


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