Why Is It Called Cristo del Cachorro? Procession Schedule in Seville
Good Friday in Seville brings one of the city’s most anticipated processions. The Hermandad del Cachorro leaves Triana on April 3, 2026.
The brotherhood will depart from its basilica on Calle Castilla. Organizers made a small schedule adjustment this year.
Why Is It Called Cristo del Cachorro?
The name comes from a long-standing Triana tradition. No single official document confirms the story.
Local lore links the face of the image to a 17th-century gitano nicknamed Cachorro. He reportedly crossed the puente de barcas to visit a woman in Seville.
According to the tale, jealousy led to a violent attack at the Venta Vela. The man was fatally wounded while drawing water from a well.
Sculptor Francisco Antonio Ruiz Gijón is said to have seen the dying expression. He then used that expression to model the Cristo de la Expiración in 1682.
When the image first appeared, neighbors allegedly recognized the likeness. They began calling the figure “el cachorro,” and the name stuck.
Another version says the visits were to the man’s sister, kept secret for reasons of honor. The detail adds mystery, but it cannot be verified.
Whatever its exact truth, the image remains a landmark of Sevillian Baroque. Its realism and emotional force stand out during processions.
Procession Schedule in Seville
The procession on this Good Friday will be longer due to the earlier start. The Hermandad leaves at 15:35.
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Exit from Basílica del Cristo de la Expiración | 15:35 |
| Passage through La Campana | 19:09 |
| Entry into the Cathedral | 20:15 |
| Exit from the Cathedral (last paso) | 21:52 |
| Return and entry into its temple | 02:35 |
Route and viewing points
The route links Triana with the city center. It passes many emblematic Semana Santa locations.
- Main streets on the route include Castilla and Callao.
- Key points include Plaza del Altozano and the Puente de Isabel II.
- It continues via Reyes Católicos, Puerta de Triana and Carrera Oficial.
- The procession also passes Plaza del Triunfo and Postigo del Aceite.
- The return follows Arfe, Adriano and back to Castilla.
Three spots are traditionally recommended for viewing. The Puente de Triana at sunset creates a famous image.
Plaza del Triunfo offers more space and a calmer view. The final stretch along Calle Castilla occurs early morning, with fewer people.
Filmogaz.com will follow the procession and report any updates. Expect large crowds and measured timings along the route.
