The Traditional Holy Week Procession In Orte, Central Italy

13th century Holy Week procession Orte The Good Friday ritual central christ christianity confratelli confraternity dead devout easter holy week hooded italy oldest penitent people procession solemn Penitents barefoot religious confraternity confratelli Holy Week procession Orte central Italy Good Friday ritual early 13th century unchanged tradition solemn procession devout procession Christ's burial Massimo Valicchia NurPhoto religious tradition historical event cultural heritage ancient ritual Easter celebration religious observance Italian tradition Christian ceremony penitential procession religious devotion historical continuity sacred ritual Italian culture spiritual observance religious community faith expression.