Easter in Gibellina
Holy Week in Gibellina is characterized by rites, processions and religious functions that unite faith, traditions and even folklore.
On Palm Sunday in Gibellina the blessing of the palms and olive trees and the traditional procession to the Mother Church take place.
On Holy Thursday the Eucharistic Celebration in Coena Domini takes place with the traditional rite of washing the feet.
On Good Friday the solemn procession of the Simulacrum of the Dead Christ and of Mary SS. Addolorata takes place.
On the morning of Easter Sunday in Gibellina the traditional meeting with the angel takes place between the statues of the Addolorata and the Risen Christ, accompanied by the flight of doves.
Dates and Scheduling
18 Apr 2025
15:00 Celebration of the Blessed Passion.
Chiesa Madre
followed by Solemn Procession with the simulacra of the dead Christ and of Our Lady of Sorrows.
19 Apr 2025
22:00 Solemn Easter Vigil.
Chiesa Madre
20 Apr 2025
Easter Sunday
08:00 “Tammuriniata” - Wake up call of the country through the streets of the city.
08:30 “Easter Sounds” through the streets of the City
09:00 Solemn Eucharistic Celebration.
Chiesa Madre
10:00 Angel Blessing Ceremony
viale Empedocle Restivo, c/o Fam. Ippolito Salvatore.
11:30 Jugglers and Stilt Walkers: “Lu N'Contru di Gesù e Maria”.
Piazza 15 gennaio 1968
11:45 Solemn Procession of the simulacra of Jesus and Mary towards the Mother Church.
17:00 Solemn Eucharistic Celebration.
Chiesa Madre
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