Venerdì Santo (Good Friday) Procession
The Venerdì Santo (Good Friday) procession in Campobasso is one of the most evocative religious events in Molise. Established in 1626, it was called "Il Mortorio" in the pact of concord between Crusaders and Trinitarians, when, starting at dawn from the Church of Santa Maria della Croce, it wound through the narrow-scaled streets of the old city. Today the function begins at 3 pm and the procession starts moving at 5 pm starting from the same Church, parading first in the streets of the old town and then arriving in the most modern part of the city. The statues of the Dead Christ and Our Lady of Sorrows are followed by a choir of about seven hundred people who sings several times the dramatic song "Teco Vorrei o Signore", composition of the early twentieth century by the local compositor Michele De Nigris on verses by Pietro Metastasio.
Via Santa Maria della Croce, 16 Campobasso - Italiy/Campobasso/Molise
Tourist experience: Participate in the procession by joining the parade or appreciate as external users the event from different points of the city between the old town and the modern area.
Spoken languages: Italian
Experience duration: Two hours
Opening: Good Friday (the Friday before Easter), 5 pm
Booking: No booking required
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: The procession takes place between the streets of the city and is accessible to all.
Cultural material heritage: Historical centre, Church
Cultural immaterial heritage: Religious cult, Local traditions or legend, Cultural heritage, historical procession
Hidden intangible patrimony: Local customs
Experiences: Showing around, Religious itinerary
Form filler: Nella Rescigno