The Sacred Reenactment of the Passion of Christ in Maenza, among the most internationally important reenactments of this kind, has been performed since 1969. This symbol of the village’s identity was recognized nationally and as a part of the Europassion network.
The Sacred Reenactment of the Passion of Christ in Maenza
The Sacred Reenactment of the Passion of Christ is performed during the two weekends of Palm Sunday and Good Friday by approximately five-hundred inhabitants dressed as Christ, the Virgin Mary, Judas, Mary Magdalene, the centurions, and the Pious Women.
The Historical Reenactment of the Passion of Christ, Palm Sunday – passionedicristo.eu
The Palm Sunday opens the Holy Week with a moving reenactment of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, where the participants, parading through the streets of the historic centre, carry blessed olive branches, anticipating the great emotion of Good Friday.
The Historical Reenactment of the Passion of Christ, Death and Resurrection of Christ – passionedicristo.eu
On Good Friday, the village of Maenza turns into an open-air stage for the sacred representation of the Passion of Christ. The drama of the Last Supper, the Crucifixion and the Resurrection are represented with great emotional intensity.
The Sacred Representation of Good Friday – catalogo.beniculturali.it
The scenes of the Passion are narrated by a prophet, and the life-size sets, soundtrack, costumes, and arms are created by local artisans.