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The procession of the Penitente Hermandad de Jesús Yacente is inspired by the burial of a poor man in a village in Zamora, Spain. This is reflected in the solemn and mournful nature of the procession, which takes place on the night of Maundy Thursday. The participants, hooded and dressed in penitential robes, carry an impressive 17th-century sculpture representing the deceased Jesus, symbolizing his body covered with only a white sheet. This act commemorates Jesus Christ's Passion and death, and the brotherhood's members perform it as a form of penance and to seek forgiveness for their sins. The procession is a significant part of Holy Week celebrations in Zamora, attracting both local and international attention for its unique and deeply moving display of faith and reflection.