Procession of the Hooded Penitents
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Procession of the Hooded Penitents

18 Apr 2025
Isernia — Isernia (094)

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Edition 2025 — Hooded Penitents Isernia

In 2025 too, on Good Friday, Isernia experienced the historic Procession of the Hooded Penitents: barefoot penitents with hoods and crowns of thorns, and the city's confraternities accompanied the Dead Christ from the church of Santa Chiara through the streets of the historic center, following a tradition dating back to 1626.

The Procession of the Hooded Penitents 2025 took place in Isernia on Good Friday, reprising the age-old rite that has characterized Holy Week in the Molise capital since 1626.

As per tradition, the procession of the Dead Christ departed from the church of Santa Chiara with barefoot penitents, hooded and wearing crowns of thorns, and the city's confraternities, recognizable by their respective colorful uniforms, crossing the main streets of the historic center before a large gathering of faithful.

Programme

The 2025 edition followed the traditional structure: departure from the church of Santa Chiara, barefoot hooded penitents with crowns of thorns, city confraternities, and the procession of the Dead Christ through the historic center to the Cathedral.

Prices

<p>Free participation.</p>

Where does it take place — Hooded Penitents Isernia

Chiesa di Santa Chiara e centro storico

Chiesa di Santa Chiara, Corso Marcelli, 86170 Isernia

Hooded Penitents Isernia in brief

Sacred music Heritage History Folk traditions Folklore Itinerant Isernia

History of Hooded Penitents Isernia

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