Procession of the Mysteries - Easter in Erice
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In Erice, on Good Friday the evocative Procession of the Mysteries takes place along the streets of the village.
This event has ancient origins, dates back to the second half of the 16th century, when scenic representations were held theatricals of the Passion of Christ. The largest representation held in Erice dates back to 1749 with 109 characters including the "vattenti", men who severely beat their bodies as a sign of penance. In 1762 the first "wooden statues" appeared and the number of living characters decreased drastically due to the high costs, in 1856 the use of "vattenti" was banned, the characters were replaced by wooden sculptural groups and the procession assumed a appearance more similar to today's one.
Today's procession takes place on the afternoon of Good Friday, preceded by the procession of friars from the Congregation of Purgatory wearing embroidered white tunic of red. The "Mysteries", the eighteenth-century wooden statues, are carried on the shoulders and lined up in front of the churchyard, then carried in procession through the streets of the village.
Dates and Scheduling
16 Apr 2025
17:00 Holy Mass.
Chiesa di San Pietro
17 Apr 2025
18:30 Holy Mass in Coena Domini.
Chiesa di San Pietro
19:30 Altar of Reposition and Eucharistic Adoration.
Chiesa di San Carlo
22:00 Hour of Community Eucharistic Adoration.
18 Apr 2025
14:30 Procession of the Mysteries of the Passion.
Chiesa di San Giuliano
19:30 Liturgical Action and Adoration of the Cross.
19 Apr 2025
21:30 Easter Vigil of the Resurrection.
Real Duomo di Erice
20 Apr 2025
Easter Sunday
11:00 Resurrection of the Lord.
Holy Mass.
Real Duomo di Erice
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