Good Friday Procession (Dead Christ)
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Good Friday Procession (Dead Christ)

18 Apr 2025
L'Aquila — L'Aquila (066)

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Edition 2025 — Dead Christ Procession

The 2025 edition of the Dead Christ Procession was held on Friday, April 18, departing at 8:00 PM from the Basilica of San Bernardino. This year marked the return of the 'Grand Cross' after a careful restoration, adding further solemnity to the ritual organized by the Knights of Good Friday and broadcast live on local television.

The 2025 Good Friday Procession took place on Friday, April 18, departing at 8:00 PM from the Basilica of San Bernardino. The procession crossed the historic center of L'Aquila, touching the city's symbolic landmarks: Piazza San Bernardino, Corso Principe Umberto, Piazza Palazzo, Piazza Santa Margherita, Piazza Duomo, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, and the Quattro Cantoni, before returning to the basilica.

This edition marked the return of the Grand Cross after a meticulous restoration, an element that added further significance to the ritual. The procession, organized by the Knights of Good Friday association, concluded with a greeting from Archbishop Antonio D'Angelo in front of the basilica. The event was broadcast live on local television.

Highlights

Return of the restored 'Grand Cross' and concluding greeting by Archbishop Antonio D'Angelo in front of the Basilica of San Bernardino.

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Free admission.
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Basilica di San Bernardino

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