Holy Week and Easter
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Holy Week and Easter

18 Apr 2025 — 20 Apr 2025
Militello Rosmarino — Messina (283)

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Edition 2025 — Holy Week

In 2025, the Holy Week of Militello Rosmarino was celebrated with Good Friday on April 18 and Easter Sunday on April 20. As per centuries-old tradition, the Nebrodi village experienced the Passion processions: the urn of Christ at dawn, the Crucifix and Our Lady of Sorrows carried by the "Giudei", the evening Via Crucis, and, on Sunday, the joy of the Risen Christ with fireworks.

The 2025 edition of the Holy Week in Militello Rosmarino renewed the rites passed down for generations. Good Friday, April 18, opened with the pre-dawn procession of the urn of the dead Christ and, in the afternoon, with the procession of the Crucifix and the Virgin of Sorrows carried on the shoulders of the eight "Giudei" in blue tunics, accompanied by the Maddalene. The evening featured the Via Crucis with luminaries and the traditional chant. On Easter Sunday, April 20, the town in the Nebrodi Park celebrated the Resurrection with the procession of the Risen Christ and fireworks, confirming this tradition as one of the most heartfelt in the province of Messina.

Where does it take place — Holy Week

Chiesa Madre e centro storico

Holy Week in brief

Sacred music Heritage History Historical reenactment Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Messina

History of Holy Week

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