maundy thursday is celebrated by the archbishop of rio de janeiro and seven bishops presiding over a morning mass at the futuristic san sebastian cathedral (Catedral Metropolitana de São Sebastião).

for good friday on friday afternoon a liturgy is held at the san sebastian cathedral, followed by a procession lead by the archbishop - while another procession is in copacabana, complete with drums, chants, and roman soldiers.

meanwhile, the passion of the christ is beautifully portrayed under the arches of lapa with a greatly done and very dramatic theatrical presentation.