La Dansa de la Mort de Reus at Montserrat

Sunday, November 8, 2026.- L'Abadia de Montserrat experienced a day of fellowship today on the occasion of the visit and pilgrimage of the Confraria de la Verònica de Reus, which gathered forty people at the sanctuary—including dancers,musicians, and companions—in an atmosphere of fraternity and shared devotion. The pilgrims began the day by participating in the conventual Mass at the Basílica de Santa Maria de Montserrat, where they shared a period of fellowship and prayer before moving on to the cultural and traditional events scheduled for the day. 

At two in the afternoon, a parade began in the plaça de l'Abat Oliba with the participation of the entire group, which, passing along the camí de Sant Miquel, traversed the outdoor spaces until reaching the plaça de Santa Maria. Subsequently, participants entered the atrium of the basilica, and finally, at two-thirty, the Basílica de Santa Maria de Montserrat served as the stage for the performance of the Dansa de la Mort de Reus by members of the Confraria. 

The Dansa de la Mort de Reus is a traditional cultural and religious manifestation deeply tied to Holy Week in Reus, standing out for its solemnity and symbolism. In this performance, participants use specific steps and choreography to recall the transience of life and the passage of time through a staging rich in historical significance and popular devotion.