Easter in Casalvecchio Siculo

Holy Week in Casalvecchio Siculo is full of rites that take place in compliance with ancient traditions.
Among the Easter rites, A Cerca deserves great attention, that is the search for Jesus Christ by every man of the people, who represents Judas, to free himself from sins and invoke divine forgiveness. This traditional rite takes place on the night between Good Thursday and Good Friday, it is a penitential procession curated by the two brotherhoods of the town. During the procession the brothers wear the traditional dress, called cappa, and have their faces covered by a white hood which represents the shame of their sin. The procession stops at the various stations, pre-established places where laments in Latin and songs in the Sicilian vernacular are sung which describe the various moments of the Passion of Christ.

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