Easter in Enna

La Easter in Enna together with all the Holy Week it is one of the most acclaimed periods in the city, which has a large number of faithful who await this time of year to participate in all the exciting religious activities that are organized specifically to retrace the moments of Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The whole Easter week in Enna sees the alternation of various religious events, to which are added the most ancient popular traditions which with their folklore are able to embellish and make these evocative moments even more unique. From religious processions to typical products of Enna, Holy Week reserves numerous exciting surprises for all tourists who choose this occasion to treat themselves to a pleasant one vacation in Sicily.

History of Holy Week in Enna

The celebrations of Holy Week in Enna have very ancient origins, with various historical testimonies found in documents that mention the existence of such activities already in Middle Ages, although this tradition intensified even more during the XNUMXth century, when Sicily became a territory under the rule of the Spanish, who promoted the Catholic faith throughout the island. The first ones were also born with the Spaniards brotherhoods of Enna, the same ones that over time have taken care of the events relating to the local Holy Week. During the eighteenth century there were 34 brotherhoods in Enna, all regulated by the College of Rectors, established by Viceroy of Sicily Annibale Maffei, which is still today among the main management bodies of the Holy Week in Enna.

Where Holy Week takes place in Enna

Holy Week in Enna takes place in various parts of the city, involving a large number of city places of worship, among which, above all, the Cathedral of Enna, or the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Visitation, located in historic center of Enna. In addition to the religious buildings, there are also the historic streets of Enna, which for the occasion are set up to accommodate the passage of numerous faithful.

When Holy Week takes place in Enna

Holy Week in Enna takes place on traditional days ranging from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, with various activities that are organized every day, retracing this spiritual journey that enjoys great interest among the faithful of Enna and beyond.

What to do during Holy Week in Enna

La Palm Sunday represents the beginning of the celebrations linked to Holy Week in Enna, in which the brotherhoods of the area give thanks to the Simulacrum of Ecce Homo both at Church of San Leonardo, continuing with the traditional representation of Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem, perfectly staged.

During the Holy Monday, Holy Tuesday and Holy Wednesday, the brotherhoods of Enna proceed with their adorations at the various churches in the area, so as to be ready for the blessing at the Cathedral of Enna.

Il Holy thursday it is characterized by continuous pilgrimages by the inhabitants of Enna, who go to their neighborhood churches to attend the Easter liturgies.

Il Good Friday of Holy Week in Enna is the day that most of all attracts tourists to go to the city to watch the spectacular religious procession which sees the crowd of faithful cross the city streets, starting from the Cathedral, accompanied by the musical band and members of the brotherhoods, who for the occasion appear hooded in their typical uniform.

La Easter Sunday sees the conclusion of the events of Holy Week in Enna, with a particularly festive solemn final celebration in which the intention is to announce the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

How to get to Enna for Holy Week

Participating in Holy Week in Enna is one of the most beautiful experiences to live in this city, which can be easily reached by car from any point in Sicily thanks to the Provincial Roads 2, 81 bis and the State Roads 117bis, 121 and 561, which are also crossed by bus numbers of the Sicilian bus lines.

You can get to town too on the train, given the presence of the Enna railway station which connects it with all of Sicily and facilitates regional travel.