Alejandra Rajal, Cultus (on-going)

Brother Axel Ortega has been preparing for Holy Week since the beginning of the year.

Members of the confraternity participate in mass services on Sundays and during liturgical occasions like Holy Week.

From left to right, Diego Reding, Ram&amp;oacute;n Moscoso, and Abelardo Caba&amp;ntilde;as practice reading the&amp;nbsp; Liturgy of the Hours&amp;nbsp; together.

Although the capirote is lightweight, its conical design can make the wearer feel off balance. For this reason, members practice carrying the Jesus of Nazareth statue in their headdresses.

Members practice carrying the thousand-pound statue in the months leading up to the Holy Week procession.

The Brothers practice their formation so they can move in tune with the music during the procession.

Brothers tie large bands around their waists as part of their uniform. Colors vary between red, white, and purple depending on the occasion, and part of their routine is helping each other tie them.

To join the Brotherhood, members pass through a yearlong trial where they prove their devotion to Jesus of Nazareth by attending events like masses and processions.

Mexican&amp;nbsp; polvor&amp;oacute;n (shortbread) and chamomile sprayed with holy water are spread out on a table.

The procession group is formed by the oldest and most devoted members. A diagram with their names and positions is drafted before the event.

Brother Marco Casta&amp;ntilde;eda tries on the conical hat known as capirote.

Liturgical colors in Catholicism are used for different occasions. Red is used during Holy Week because it exemplifies the passion of Christ.

One of the more difficult parts of the procession is the entrance to the Cathedral of Puebla, where the stairs and gates are narrow and coordination is essential.