Brotherhood of the Holy Christ of the Good Death
This brotherhood was founded in 1981, a year in which Motril’s Holy Week celebrations only included three penitential brotherhoods. Its first procession took place at midnight on Holy Thursday in 1982. That first night marked a turning point in Motril’s Holy Week, as it paved the way for the formation of new brotherhoods.
The brotherhood’s distinctive emblem was designed by Rafael López Usero, commissioned by the Governing Board. This emblem was unveiled by the brotherhood during preparations of the chapel for religious services.
The image of Christ dead on the Cross is the work of the Granada sculptor Domingo Sánchez Mesa, crafted from polychrome wood with an ivory tone, and resembles the Christ of Mora. Upon viewing it, one can observe the realism of the wounds and bruises, the pronounced features that convey the coldness of death.
Today, the procession takes place in profound silence and darkness through the streets of Motril.
The bearers wear black habits and hoods, carrying a rope with knots and red and purple beads marking their years of service.
The rope bearers surround the image throughout the procession, symbolizing unity in Christ; the chains represent the annual sacrifice of those who request it; the wooden tablets, distributed among the three sections, lend solemnity to the occasion. All of this is accompanied by the muffled beat of the drum, which sets the rhythm for the procession. In this way, silence and respect are maintained throughout the entire route.
As an Honorary Member of this Brotherhood, I can say that we have the support of the Motril Local Police.
Furthermore, a lesser-known aspect of this Brotherhood, yet one that is most prominent in all its activities, is its commitment to charity. In this sense, the Governing Board and members are direct participants in solidarity and charitable initiatives that are established in the heart of the members and are what gives meaning to this association.