Articles by Maria Stefania Bochicchio
Procession of the Dead Christ in Chieti
The Procession of the Dead Christ, in Chieti, takes place on Good Friday and is one of the most exciting and heartfelt celebrations in all of Italy: the hooded procession of the ancient Brotherhoods moves through the streets of the city, among the splendor of wooden statues of 1800 and the emotional Miserere performed by one hundred male voices and violins.
Holy Week Rites Taranto, procession of Pardons and Mysteries
The rites of Holy Week in Taranto with the procession of Our Lady of Sorrows are events with strong popular participation, well rooted in the history and culture of the area due to the ancient tradition and the physical sacrifice that they impose on the volunteers who animate the days that precede Easter.