Santo Cristo dos Milgares Festival
May 2023

Pictures from the Santo Cristo dos Milgares Festival this weekend. In English it is translated as Jesus Christ--the Lord of Miracles. It is a depiction of "Ecce Homo" or "Who is this Man?" The Santo Cristo Festival originated in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores over 400 years ago. It is a religious celebration honouring Jesus Christ. This image clearly shows the wounds of Christ after he was scourged and beaten on the way to Calvary. More information about the history of this festival can be found at Santo Cristo dos Milagres Tale (azoresguide.net)