Acerra and the traditional Good Friday procession

Traditional Good Friday procession: Town in the province of Naples placed in the center between the provinces of Naples and Caserta. Acerra is famous for its traditional Good Friday procession. This event involves popular traditions, religion, folklore and culture in a movement of faith and union. It is one of the most anticipated events and for the citizens of Acerra. But also from neighboring countries, populating the streets with hearts full of emotion and enthusiasm.

The Good Friday Procession is an unmissable event in the city, it contains its own memory and traditions. The event represents all this for the citizens and the entire city of Acerra. It gives the right emphasis to a tradition that is in everyone's heart and that is renewed, from time to time, with ever increasing participation. With the spirit and strength of the Christian faith and the certainty of having to bear witness and represent the heart of the Acerrani. They welcome this important day as a moment of synthesis and recognition for the entire community of Acerra.

Traditional Good Friday procession

Numerous appearances participate in the highly anticipated event that has been repeated for over a century now. The first release should date back, in fact, with a certain probability, to the end of the 1800s by the Confraternity of Suffrage. In typical costumes of the time, the figures represent the Passion and Death of Christ. The organization of the traditional procession is taken care of by the Parish of Suffragio.

Unfortunately, not even this year there will be no procession, the covid situation becomes more and more alarming every day, gatherings must be avoided to preserve everyone's health. It will be the spirit of belonging or the strength of the Christian faith that will have to bring food for thought, joy and prayer to the homes of the acerrani, with the hope of never seeing a Good Friday like this again.