Procession du Vendredi Saint de Bastia
Religious festival in Bastia, Haute-Corse
About Procession du Vendredi Saint
Procession du Vendredi Saint de Bastia in Bastia
Procession du Vendredi Saint de Bastia is a must-see event in the cultural life of Bastia and the Haute-Corse department, in Corsica. Since its creation in 1857, this event has established itself as a benchmark for religious festivals, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Bastia, Procession du Vendredi Saint de Bastia takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the commune and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Haute-Corse department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Corsica region.
Program and activities
Each edition of Procession du Vendredi Saint de Bastia offers a varied program combining religious celebration and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is announced each year on the official channels of the event.
A convivial event
Procession du Vendredi Saint de Bastia is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed enthusiast or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Bastia. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Procession du Vendredi Saint — edition 2026
On Good Friday, April 3, 2026, Bastia perpetuates one of the oldest traditions of Corsican Holy Week: the nocturnal procession through the streets of the Citadel, led by the Confrérie Sainte-Croix (Cunfraterna Santa Croce di Bastia), around the revered Black Christ of Miracles.
Bastia Good Friday Procession — 2026 Edition
On Friday, April 3, 2026, Good Friday, Bastia revives a centuries-old rite of the Settimana Santa. At nightfall, penitents dressed in white albs and hoods, symbols of humility, carry the crucifix through the narrow streets of the Citadel to the sound of sacred polyphonic chants and the antiphon « O Croce, salve Signore ».
The Confrérie Sainte-Croix, attested since the 16th century and attached to the Roman Basilica of Saint John Lateran, is the guardian of this Easter tradition. It watches over the Black Christ of Miracles (Cristu Negru), a crucifix found at sea in 1428 and preserved in the Sainte-Croix oratory, in the heart of the Citadel, revered for centuries for its miraculous nature.
Good Friday evening in Bastia revolves around two processions: one in the Saint-Joseph (San Ghjisè) district with the Archconfraternity, the other starting from Sainte-Marie Cathedral through the Citadel with the Confrérie Sainte-Croix.
Programme Procession du Vendredi Saint 2026
Good Friday — Friday, April 3, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Procession in the streets of Saint-Joseph (San Ghjisè) with the Archconfraternity
- 9:00 PM — Procession starting from Sainte-Marie Cathedral, through the Citadel, with the Confrérie Sainte-Croix and the Christ of Miracles
Around Good Friday — Holy Week 2026
- Sunday, March 29 — Palm Sunday: procession at 9:30 AM at Place du Donjon, followed by mass at the cathedral
- Maundy Thursday, April 2 — Solemn Mass of the Last Supper with foot washing at 6:00 PM, vigil at the altar of repose until 10:00 PM
- Holy Saturday, April 4 — Easter Vigil at 9:00 PM with adult baptisms
- Easter Sunday, April 5 — Solemn Mass at 9:30 AM
Times are indicative, based on the Holy Week 2026 program published by Sainte-Marie Cathedral and the parish of Bastia; to be confirmed with the organizers.
Highlights Procession du Vendredi Saint 2026
- 170th edition
- In Bastia, Haute-Corse
Prices Procession du Vendredi Saint 2026
Practical information — Procession du Vendredi Saint
Practical information
Location
Bastia (20200), Haute-Corse.
Access
Travel to Bastia by road. Parking is available on the outskirts of the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Prices
Free admission.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the town hall of Bastia.
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