Easter in Todi
Todi In Todi, on the occasion of Palm Sunday, the devotional processional from the Chiesa del Monte to the Duomo will be taking place, re-enacting Christ's entry into Jerusalem. |
Calendar of Easter Celebrations
24th March – Maundy Thursday 18.00, Duomo: In Coena Domini Mass
25th March – Good Friday 18.00, Duomo: Celebration of the Lord's Passion 20.30, Historic Town Centre: Re-enactment of the Passion of Christ
26th March – Holy Saturday 16.00, Church of Madonna del Campione: Blessing of food 21.30, Duomo: Easter Vigil
27th March – Easter Sunday 11.30, Duomo: Holy Mass
Collevalenza (near Todi) On the 20th March, at 16. |
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Fratta Todina
The Procession of the Dead Christ takes place in Fratta Todina on Good Friday, and leaves from the Chiesa parrocchiale, arriving at a Cross which represents Golgotha and the Passion of Christ.
Spineta
On Easter Monday it's time for "Lunedì di Pasqua alla Spineta – Pic-nic dell'Angelo": celebrating spirituality and traditions, the now customary picnic is back, with tastings of traditional local products.
Marsciano
On Sunday 20th Christ's entry into Jerusalem is re-enacted, with the procession which departing from the Church of San Francesco arrives at the Chiesa parrocchiale (parish church) of San Giovanni Battista.
Instead on Good Friday the Procession of the Dead Christ takes place departing from the parish church of San Giovanni Battista.
Massa Martana
On Good Friday, in Massa Martana, the Passion of Christ with the procession which leaving from the Chiesa parrocchiale (parish church), goes through the streets of the historic town centre to the church of Santa Maria della Pace where a re-enactment of the Crucifixion takes places.
On Easter Monday, the celebrations continue with the the "Festa del Lunedì di Pasqua".
Colpetrazzo (near Massa Martana)
On Easter Sunday the pilgrimage to the Church of Santa Maria in Pantano will be taking place. Upon arrival, the Easter Mass will be celebrated.
Monte Castello di Vibio
After the Procession of the Dead Christ on Good Friday, on Easter Monday, it is time for the traditional pilgrimage which goes from the Chiesa parrocchiale to the Franciscan convent of Santa Maria della Spineta, following ancient paths and trails.
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