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.

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

  • She is found in the death cart of the Penitentes, in the form of a skeleton sitting and carrying a bow and arrow.

  • Los Penitentes cared for the sick, arranged funerals, and conducted the religious rituals associated with wakes.

  • The Penitentes of New Mexico were known to sing alabados during Lenten rituals, Holy Week processions, and other religious ceremonies.


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