Holy Week — Procession of the Mysteries (Varette) and Easter Procession
Edition 2025 Finished Free Sacred music Heritage History

Holy Week — Procession of the Mysteries (Varette) and Easter Procession

18 Apr 2025 — 20 Apr 2025
Lipari — Messina (283)

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Edition 2025 — Lipari Holy Week

In 2025, the Lipari Holy Week once again attracted thousands of worshippers and tourists to the largest of the Aeolian Islands. On Good Friday, the varette of the Passion paraded along Corso Vittorio Emanuele amidst funeral marches and troccole, while on Easter Sunday, at Marina Corta, the Meeting between the Risen Christ and the Madonna was celebrated, marking a devotional tradition deeply felt by the Lipari community.

The 2025 Edition

The 2025 Holy Week in Lipari confirmed the charm of its rituals, among the most evocative in Sicily. On Good Friday, the Procession of the Mysteries crossed the historic center with the ancient papier-mâché and plaster varette, carried on shoulders by the confraternities and accompanied by the solemn sound of the band and the troccole. On Easter Sunday, at Marina Corta, the Meeting between the Risen Christ and the Madonna renewed the joy of Easter before a large crowd of residents and visitors. The celebrations, organized by the Confraternity of Maria SS. Addolorata, saw the participation of the clergy, varette bearers, and island associations.

Where does it take place — Lipari Holy Week

Centro storico di Lipari (Corso Vittorio Emanuele e Marina Corta)

Corso Vittorio Emanuele, 98055 Lipari

Lipari Holy Week in brief

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History of Lipari Holy Week

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