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The Desolata Of Canosa

Worshippers participate in a procession through the streets during the Desolata ceremony on Holy Saturday in Canosa di Puglia, Italy, on April 4, 2026. On the morning of Holy Saturday, a large choir composed exclusively of women with veiled faces and dressed in black--some of whom go barefoot--sings a traditional hymn, the Stabat Mater, based on the lyrics of Jacopone da Todi. (Photo by Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13534947
Date Taken	4 April 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto

Worshippers procession Holy Saturday Desolata ceremony Canosa di Puglia April 4 2026 choir women veiled faces dressed in black barefoot traditional hymn Stabat Mater Jacopone da Todi slow movement hidden faces Passion Christ's death collective ritual community Davide Pischettola NurPhoto city streets morning surrender spirit transformation embrace ritual ceremony Canosa Italy tradition mourning religious event.