Cristo de La Laguna

The Holy Christ of La Laguna is a large crucifix, which is located in the Real Santuario del Holy Christ of La Laguna de San Cristóbal de La Laguna in Tenerife, Spain.

The image of Christ is a Gothic work from the second half of the 15th century. A very special woodcarving and a very special style make this image of the Redeemer for the Laguneros and all Canarios to be something unique. It is said that this image was taken in 1520 at the request of then- Governor Alonso Fernández de Lugo on the island of Tenerife. It should be here to make a gift to De Lugo of the Duke of Medina Sidonia people. It is this valuable work in the Franciscan monastery of San Miguel in La Laguna (Real Santuario del Holy Christ de La Laguna ) and outside the procession admire.

On 9 September, each year, the statue of Christ is carried into the Cathedral of La Laguna. However, the main day of the festivities is the 14th September, when the holy image is brought back to its present location in the Franciscan monastery of San Miguel de las Victorias. After the lovely procession fireworks followed by dancing takes place.