Editorial photo #13533870 Religion and Belief

The Traditional Holy Week Procession In Orte, Central Italy

A young penitent from a local religious confraternity known as confratelli participates in the traditional Holy Week procession in Orte, central Italy, on April 3, 2026. The Good Friday ritual, dating back to the early 13th century, is considered one of the oldest and most unchanged in the country, featuring a solemn procession. (Photo by Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13533870
Date taken: 3 April 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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