Although, in 'shadow because of the spotlight primarily on neighboring cities, and in particular Molfetta Ruvo di Puglia, also the rites of Holy Week taking place in Terlizzi, industrious city of Bari, famous for its flowers,' oil and ceramics, are worthy of note. rites begin at sundown on Good Friday , when Our Lady of Sorrows crosses the threshold of the church of Sant 'Ignazio to be carried in procession to Calvary, adjacent to the' old church of S. Maria della Stella.
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The Holy Thursday , after the Mass the "washing of feet", there is the traditional visit to the Repositories set up in the seven parish churches in the city. the streets it's easy to hear the unmistakable sound of "trozzua" (the troccola), typical instrument of Lent Tarantino also used in Terlizzi, but only on Holy Thursday. The
Friday eleven mysteries, meeting in front of the Cathedral, go through the usual route, to return to the main square, Piazza Cavour, and after a prayer at the foot of a large cross in the presence of the Bishop, each return to their church membership.
During Holy Saturday, a Unlike other neighboring countries, is not carried out any procession or liturgy, silence respecting the liturgical year.
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- Text and photos by Francesco De Nicolo.
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