On the fourth Sunday of Lent, the Archbishop of Panama, José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta, blessed the new sculptural set of the Last Supper this Sunday. The artwork will be part of the Holy Week processions and will tour the streets of the Old Town on next Holy Thursday. The ceremony took place during the Sunday mass at the Santa María la Antigua Basilica Cathedral, where the Archbishop highlighted the spiritual significance of the Gospel proclaimed in the liturgy. The work was created by Spanish sculptor Jorge Domínguez Conde, from Córdoba, Andalusia. He also stated that when the set tours the streets of the Old Town on Holy Thursday, it will become a walking proclamation of the Gospel among the people. The Archbishop also recalled that during this liturgical time, the Lenten Campaign of the Social Pastoral – Caritas is underway, a solidarity initiative that invites the faithful to make donations to support social works for vulnerable people. The composition also includes various symbolic elements that enrich its spiritual meaning. Among the details, the figure of Judas, depicted from behind as he moves away from the scene, stands out, as well as elements linked to Christian tradition, such as the symbol of the pelican feeding its young, an ancient image representing the sacrifice and Christ's love for humanity. During the celebration, Monsignor Ulloa explained that these images have not only artistic but also catechetical value, as they help the faithful to contemplate and understand the mysteries of the faith.
