The Nazarene this Sunday of Lent: Atalaya Celebrates its Biggest Religious Festival

2026-02-22 - 01:07

The district of Atalaya is experiencing one of the most important moments of its religious calendar this weekend with the celebration of Jesus of Nazareth, whose central date will take place tomorrow and will bring together thousands of faithful from all over the country. The eighth novena to Jesus of Nazareth has generated the arrival of thousands of parishioners who are preparing for the celebration of the first Sunday of Lent, to venerate the sacred image in honor of Jesus of Nazareth of Atalaya. In the vicinity of the church, long lines of worshippers can already be seen, including senior citizens, young people, and children, who advance patiently to give thanks or make their requests. Devotion to the Nazarene of Atalaya is one of the most significant religious expressions in Panama. This tradition revolves around the veneration of the image of Jesus of Nazareth, located in the district of Atalaya, in the province of Veraguas. Tomorrow is expected to see one of the largest gatherings of the faithful, with Eucharistic celebrations and special liturgical acts that will mark the culmination of this expression of faith that, year after year, brings together thousands of Panamanians in Atalaya.