Holy Week in Sicily

Sicilia - Italy

During Holy Week, towns and villages across Sicily are transformed by processions, rituals, and acts of devotion that blend faith, theater, and centuries-old tradition. From solemn marches and hooded confraternities to masked figures, sacred dramas, and monumental processions carried through the night, each place expresses the Passion narrative through its own distinct visual language and atmosphere. Deeply rooted in local identity, these traditions reflect the enduring power of ritual and spirituality in Sicilian life.

Photographed in Trapani, Enna, San Fratello, Militello Rosmarino, Mezzojuso, Assoro, Prizzi, and Aidone.