Procession of the Dead Christ — Good Friday
The Good Friday rite in the village of Valnerina
About Procession of the Dead Christ
Good Friday in Borgo Cerreto
In Borgo Cerreto, a hamlet of Cerreto di Spoleto in the province of Perugia, Good Friday is marked by one of the most heartfelt religious traditions of the village: the Procession of the Dead Christ. It is a rite of ancient roots, an integral part of the Holy Week celebrations in Valnerina, an area of the Umbrian Apennines where popular devotion has preserved rites and gestures of great intensity over the centuries.
A Community Rite
The procession crosses the village streets in a climate of recollection and participation, with the symbols of the Passion and traditional chants. It is a deeply felt moment not only for residents but also for visitors and faithful who reach Valnerina during this period to experience the Easter celebrations in its most authentic villages.
Between Faith and Valnerina's Identity
The Procession of the Dead Christ represents one of the threads that bind the community of Borgo Cerreto to its history and identity. In a valley dotted with churches, abbeys, and hermitages, the rites of Holy Week renew a deep spirituality every year, part of the intangible heritage of the territory of Cerreto di Spoleto.
When and Where
The procession takes place on Good Friday, along the streets of Borgo Cerreto, a hamlet of Cerreto di Spoleto.
Procession of the Dead Christ — edition 2026
In 2026, Good Friday falls on April 3rd (Easter on April 5th). In Borgo Cerreto, as every year, the traditional Procession of the Dead Christ is expected, as part of the Holy Week celebrations in Valnerina.
The rite will cross the village streets in the evening, in a climate of deep spirituality. The precise times will be communicated by the parish of Borgo Cerreto in the days preceding Easter.
Programme Procession of the Dead Christ 2026
Program coming soon. The Procession of the Dead Christ traditionally takes place in the evening, on Good Friday, along the streets of Borgo Cerreto, with the symbols of the Passion and traditional chants. The departure times and route for the 2026 edition will be announced by the parish in the days preceding Easter.
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Practical information — Procession of the Dead Christ
How to get there
By car: SS209 Valnerina; Borgo Cerreto is located at the bottom of the valley, on the banks of the Nera river, below the upper village of Cerreto di Spoleto.
When
Good Friday, in the evening. In 2026, Good Friday falls on April 3rd.
Tips
This is a religious rite and a moment of recollection: a respectful attitude is appreciated. Dress appropriately for a spring evening.
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Where does it take place — Procession of the Dead Christ
Borgo Cerreto — vie del borgo