I Misteri di Campobasso

Since then, the Mysteries have punctually accompanied the celebration of Corpus Domini in the Molise capital, with about two hundred men carrying on their shoulders 13 wooden structures on which live figures dressed as saints interpret, without moving, themes related to the history of the church and Christianity: for example, Saint Anthony Abbot; the Immaculate Conception; Abraham; the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Real living tableaux which, although mute and static, manage to convey a strong religious and emotional charge to the faithful in procession, thanks to costumes and choreographies prepared with extreme care and skill. The carriers travel about ten kilometers, crossing the city with a quick and measured pace, guided by the so-called capurali, one for each Mystery, who direct the movements, stops, and lifts of the machines with a piece of reed cane. This ceremony is one of the most heartfelt and anticipated in Campobasso and the entire Molise; deeply rooted in the soul of the population, who consider it one of the highest and most significant moments of their culture. A moment of gathering that goes beyond simple folklore, reflecting the strong Christian spirituality that has always distinguished the people of Molise.