Every year, May 3rd in Geraci Siculo (Pa), within the park of the Madonie, they celebrate the festivity in honor of SS. Crucifix. A very important occasion for the Christian world Madonie and beyond.
The procession takes place in the various streets all made of stone. On the morning of May 3, the faithful, withdrawing the votive candle from the Benedictine Monastery, participating together with the clergy, confraternities, the civil and military authorities at the solemn Mass in the Church of S. Mary’s Gate. Around noon the statue of Christ out of the Church carried by the faithful barefoot and with a crown on the head of the parade for the first brotherhoods and the faithful with the candles, then the Crucifix, the clergy and the authorities with all the faithful.
What is most striking is the group of children walking ahead of the Holy Cross but did not give him away, then walking backwards. During this journey the children “of the country barefoot and wearing a crown of woven twigs on his head shouting” BREAD AND PARADISE, MERCY JESUS??. “The intense expression of the face of Christ touches the hearts of all those who have the good fortune to observe it. It is very significant to see people facing balcony touching the crucifix hoping for a grace.
A procession really touching and meaningful.
–
I started taking pictures from my 15th birthday. I love my land, Sicily, defined as a wonderful land and cursed. I was born in Palermo in 1987.
http://www.photogf.com
You must be logged in to post a comment.