The procession in the age of Jacob
Last Saturday, 22 March, was the night of the Silent Procession. Each year, around 10,000 worshippers come from all around to walk the hallowed route. In the dead of night, silently mouthing prayers, with no fanfare or symbols. The silent footsteps reverberate through the bawdy centre of town. It must have been different five centuries ago, in the age of Jacob van…
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