Solemn Living Via Crucis
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Solemn Living Via Crucis

16 Apr 2025
Martano — Lecce (075)

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Edition 2025 — Living Via Crucis Martano

The 41st edition of the Solemn Living Via Crucis of Martano was held on Holy Wednesday, April 16, 2025, starting at 7:30 PM. About 200 costumed participants brought the final moments of Jesus' earthly life to life along the streets of the historic Salento center, in one of the most evocative sacred representations of Holy Week in Salento.

The 41st edition of the Solemn Living Via Crucis took place on Holy Wednesday, April 16, 2025, starting at 7:30 PM. Under the spiritual guidance of the parish priest Father Donato Manca and the artistic direction of director Totino Stella, about 200 participants in period costumes re-enacted the final moments of Jesus' earthly life along the historic center of Martano.

The representation, recognized as one of the most beautiful and evocative that characterize the life of Salento communities during this period, retraced the scenes of the Passion from the Last Supper to the Crucifixion, concluding at the Calvary set up near the municipal cemetery. Organized by the Maria SS. del Rosario Parish, the 2025 edition confirmed the strong bond of the Martano community with this Holy Week tradition.

Programme

Evening program

  • 7:30 PM — Departure from the Maria SS. del Rosario Parish halls
  • Itinerant route along the streets of the historic center with the scenes of the Passion: Last Supper, Gethsemane, judgment of the Sanhedrin, condemnation by Pilate, ascent to Calvary
  • Conclusion at the Calvary, near the municipal cemetery, with the Crucifixion

Highlights

The final scene of the Crucifixion at the Calvary and the itinerant route with about 200 costumed participants along the historic center of Martano.

Prices

Free admission.

Where does it take place — Living Via Crucis Martano

Centro storico di Martano

Living Via Crucis Martano in brief

Theater Street theater Heritage Historical reenactment Folk traditions Folklore Spirituality Outdoor Itinerant Free Lecce

History of Living Via Crucis Martano

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