Good Friday Procession — 'Teco Vorrei'
One hundred musicians and seven hundred choristers for the Addolorata hymn
About Good Friday Campobasso
A Centuries-Old Procession
The Good Friday Procession in Campobasso has its roots in 1626, when it was known as "Il Mortorio". For almost four centuries, on the day of Christ's death, the Molise capital gathers around the statue of the Madonna Addolorata in one of the most participated rites of the regional Holy Week.
The Hymn 'Teco vorrei o Signore'
The musical heart of the procession is the hymn "Teco vorrei o Signore", a composition by Michele De Nigris with lyrics by Pietro Metastasio. According to historians, the song represents the evolution of the "Lament of the Most Holy Madonna" recited in past centuries by the ancient confraternities. It is sung by an imposing choir of the Addolorata, composed of about one hundred musicians and seven hundred singers, all rigorously dressed in black, with men and women arranged separately, the latter with veiled heads.
The 'Prayer of the Prisoner'
Along the route, the procession stops in front of the prison on via Cavour for the "Prayer of the Prisoner": an appeal addressed to the Madonna followed by the Bishop's blessing, a gesture of closeness to those serving a sentence. It is one of the most touching moments of the procession, which crosses the historic center and the Murattiano district.
Good Friday Campobasso — edition 2026
The Good Friday Procession 2026 was held on Friday, April 3rd at 6:00 PM, departing from the Cathedral of the SS. Trinità. As per tradition, the procession crossed the streets of the historic center and the Murattiano district behind the statue of the Madonna Addolorata.
The large Addolorata choir — about one hundred musicians and seven hundred black-clad singers, directed by Maestro Antonio Colasurdo — accompanied the procession with the hymn 'Teco vorrei o Signore'. In front of the prison on via Cavour, the 'Prayer of the Prisoner' was held, with an appeal to the Madonna and the Bishop's blessing.
Programme Good Friday Campobasso 2026
Friday, April 3, 2026
- 6:00 PM — Departure of the procession from the Cathedral of the SS. Trinità
- Along the route — Singing of the hymn 'Teco vorrei o Signore' by the Addolorata choir through the historic center and the Murattiano district
- In front of the prison on via Cavour — 'Prayer of the Prisoner' and blessing by the Bishop
Highlights Good Friday Campobasso 2026
The Addolorata choir with one hundred musicians and seven hundred black-clad choristers; the Prayer of the Prisoner in front of the prison on via Cavour.
Prices Good Friday Campobasso 2026
Practical information — Good Friday Campobasso
How to get there
The Cathedral of the SS. Trinità, from which the procession departs, is located in the center of Campobasso. The city is reachable by car from the SS17 and by train from Termoli and Rome.
Tips
Participation is free. During the procession, the historic center is closed to traffic; it is advisable to position yourself along the route in advance.
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Where does it take place — Good Friday Campobasso
Cattedrale della Santissima Trinità e centro storico
Cattedrale della SS. Trinità, 86100 Campobasso