The representation of the Stations of the Cross last took place in San Juan Cosalá in 2019. Photo: Miguel Cerna.

Alma Serrano(San Juan Cosalá).-  The pandemic continues to erode the traditions of San Juan Cosalá. For the third consecutive year, the delegation will not carry out the Passion of Christ. 

Covid-19 has interrupted the Passion since 2020. With the suspension, the support of the citizens was also diminished,”  Gabriel Chávez Rameño, one of the organizers, told Laguna.

«When the pandemic began, there was a lack of economic and human resources, it has been hard to get people to support it. Since the pandemic began we have not been able to organize the Stations of the Cross, but hopefully, next year it will be done.» 

The Passion of Christ had been carried out in San Juan Cosalá for 25 years, involving people of all ages and included locations such as the atrium of the parish, the streets Porfirio Díaz and Vicente Guerrero, as well as the  hillsides where the crucifixion was  re-enacted,  which are now in the process of urbanization. 

«They started to farm in areas where the Stations of the Cross were taking place, there is almost no economic support in town and we did not know in advance if due to Covid it was going to be viable. So a few months ago we decided that it was best to let it pass until next year, and see if there are people who want to get involved and commit themselves as organizers,» concluded Gabriel Chavez. 

A week away from commemorating the Holy Days, Gabriel Chavez acknowledged that there are no favorable conditions to carry out the living representation, therefore it will be suspended for the third time. 

Translated by Kerry Watson