Holy Week Celebrations

The Archbishop presides

The sacrament of Penance can be celebrated from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm;
16.00 - 18.30

Palm Sunday, March 29

10.15
In the Baptistery: blessing and procession with the branches

10.30
In the Cathedral: Eucharistic concelebration

17.15
Sung Vespers

18.00
S. Mass

Holy Thursday 2 April

9.30
Concelebration of the Presbytery, consecration and blessing of the oils, renewal of priestly promises

17.30
Concelebrated Holy Mass "in the Lord's Supper", with Washing of the Feet and Eucharistic Reposition
The Cathedral remains open until 23pm for adoration

Good Friday, April 3

9.00
Office of Morning Readings and Lauds

17.30
Liturgical Action in the Passion and Death of the Lord with: proclamation of the "Passion"; adoration of the Cross; Eucharistic Communion
Today the collection for the Holy Places of Palestine is taking place

Holy Saturday, April 4th

9.00
Office of Morning Readings and Lauds

21.00
Easter Vigil on the Holy Night of the Resurrection: Blessing of the Fire and the Candle – Procession of Light – Proclamation of Easter – Liturgy of the Word, Baptismal, Eucharistic

Easter Sunday, April 5th

10.15
In the Baptistery: Third Hour – Introit Procession – Sprinkling

11.00
In the Cathedral: Eucharistic concelebration – At the “Gloria” traditional “Scoppio del carro”; papal blessing with plenary indulgence

17.15
Sung Vespers

18.00
S. MassHe will participate in the celebrations with singing:
The Musical Chapel of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore