Passione di Jerago con Orago
The sacred representation of the Passion of Christ on Palm Sunday
About Passione di Jerago
A tradition spanning forty years
In Jerago con Orago, in the Province of Varese, the Passion of Christ is a sacred representation with a long tradition, born in 1986 and grown to become one of the most important religious and theatrical events in the area. The community mobilizes every year to bring to life an impressive staging, involving actors, extras, and volunteers of all ages.
Over a hundred participants on stage
The strength of the Passione di Jerago lies in its choral dimension: over a hundred participants recreate the most significant moments of the Passion of Christ, from the entry into Jerusalem to the crucifixion. A core group of historical reenactors joins local volunteers, in a performance that blends faith with popular theatrical tradition.
The setting of the Barza park
The natural stage is the monumental park of the Casa Don Guanella Spiritual Center, in Barza di Ispra, a suggestive location that amplifies the emotion of the performance. The event takes place on Palm Sunday, in the afternoon, ideally opening Holy Week for the local community.
A deep connection with the territory
The Passione di Jerago con Orago is much more than a show: it is an identity moment for the town, which was the birthplace of figures like the Archbishop of Milan, Mario Delpini. The representation, free and open to all, attracts numerous spectators from all over the Lombardy Region every year, confirming itself as one of the most attended Passion plays in Northern Italy.
Passione di Jerago — edition 2026
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, Palm Sunday, the park of the Casa Don Guanella Spiritual Center in Barza di Ispra hosts the 40th edition of the Passione di Jerago con Orago. The performance, which begins at 2:30 PM, stages the most significant moments of the Passion of Christ with over a hundred participants, including actors and extras.
For the fortieth anniversary, the 2026 edition is dedicated to the Archbishop of Milan, Monsignor Mario Delpini, originally from Jerago. The representation combines a core group of historical reenactors with volunteers from the local community.
Programme Passione di Jerago 2026
Sunday, March 29, 2026 — Casa Don Guanella Park, Barza di Ispra
- 2:30 PM — Start of the sacred representation of the Passion of Christ
- Choral staging with over 100 participants of the key moments of the Passion, from the entry into Jerusalem to the crucifixion
The fortieth-anniversary edition is dedicated to Monsignor Mario Delpini, Archbishop of Milan and originally from Jerago.
Highlights Passione di Jerago 2026
The fortieth anniversary of the representation, the over one hundred participants on stage, and the dedication to the Archbishop of Milan, Monsignor Mario Delpini.
Prices Passione di Jerago 2026
Practical information — Passione di Jerago
How to get there
The performance takes place in the park of the Casa Don Guanella Spiritual Center in Barza, a hamlet of Ispra, near Jerago con Orago (VA). By car, it can be reached from the A8/A26 motorway; the nearest station is Ispra-Brebbia.
Times and admission
The event is held on Palm Sunday in the afternoon, starting around 2:30 PM. Admission is free. Comfortable clothing is recommended, as it is an outdoor performance in a park.
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Where does it take place — Passione di Jerago
Parco del Centro Spirituale Casa Don Guanella, Barza di Ispra
Barza di Ispra, 21040 Jerago con Orago