Processions

Culture

Traditional Via Crucis at the Colosseum in Rome

by ITALY | Thu, 03/24/2016 - 23:50

The Via Crucis devotion (Stations of the Cross or Way of the Cross) has been practiced by Roman Catholics for many centuries. It commemorates the passion and…

Culture

Florence Celebrates Epiphany with Reenactment of Ride of the Magi

by Silvia Donati | Mon, 01/06/2014 - 03:00

Florence celebrates the Epiphany today with a re-enactment of the story of the Magi. Now in its 18th year, the event, organized by the Opera di Santa Maria…

Culture

UNESCO Honors Four Italian Religious Processions

by Silvia Donati | Tue, 12/10/2013 - 05:00

Religious processions in four Italian communities each featuring volunteers bearing an enormous structure on their shoulders have been added to the United…

Culture

Traditional Via Crucis at the Colosseum in Rome 2013

by ITALY | Fri, 03/29/2013 - 11:10

The Via Crucis devotion (Stations of the Cross or Way of the Cross) has been practiced by Roman Catholics for many centuries. It commemorates the passion and…