The Way of the Cross Returns – Experience an Unforgettable Easter Tradition
published on 03/04/2025
The Municipality of Meta, in collaboration with the Pro Loco Terra delle Sirene, proudly announces the return of one of the most evocative and anticipated events on the Sorrento Coast: "The Way of the Cross." On Monday, April 14, 2025, the heart of the town will be transformed into a sacred stage, where historical memory and faith merge in a moving reenactment of the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ. This deeply spiritual and immersive experience attracts thousands of visitors every year.
Established in 1998 by the "Olivi Olimpici" Association, this theatrical reenactment has become an unmissable tradition, blending faith, heritage, and art into a profoundly moving spectacle. The event brings to life the most dramatic moments of Christ’s Passion—from betrayal to arrest, trial, crucifixion, and burial. More than 200 costumed participants, including Roman soldiers, chariots, and knights, create an immersive historical journey through the streets and squares of Meta, surrounded by the town’s stunning natural scenery.
Recognized nationally and praised by the media, this collective effort honors the cultural and historical value of the representation. The solemnity of the performance, combined with the powerful interpretation of its participants, envelops the audience in a timeless narrative, where sacred history unfolds in a mesmerizing and deeply evocative visual spectacle.
A Journey Through the Passion: The Path of "Living Tableaux" (6:00 PM – 7:00 PM)
Each scene, rich in emotion and dramatic intensity, guides spectators through key moments of Christ’s Passion, allowing them to witness the events up close. Throughout the streets and squares of Meta, "Living Tableaux" are performed as theatrical masterpieces, where gestures, expressions, and silences convey the profound suffering of Christ.
The Last Supper – Via C. Colombo
The Betrayal – Via C. Colombo
The Garden of Gethsemane – Via G. Marconi (Post Office)
The Holy Women – Via C. Colombo / Corso Italia (Bar Romano – Encounter with Mary)
The Sanhedrin – Via F. Gioia (Marone High School)
The Roman Soldiers – Via F. Gioia (Villa Comunale)
Pilate’s Court – Piazza V. Veneto
The Crucifixion – Via Cesine (Cemetery)
The Burial – Via Cesine (Cemetery)
Judas’ Hanging – Via Cesine (Cemetery)
The Resurrection – Via Cesine (Cemetery)
From 7:00 PM: "Historical Reenactment" – The Passion Procession
The solemn procession begins at The Last Supper (Via C. Colombo), where Judas conspires with Zerath before betraying Jesus, leading the Temple Guards to his arrest. The cortege moves along Via del Salvatore to the Garden of Gethsemane, where Judas' kiss seals Christ’s fate. The procession continues through the streets of Meta, reaching the Sanhedrin at Marone High School, where Jesus is interrogated by the High Priests and taken to Pilate’s Court in Piazza V. Veneto.
Here, the impressive procession is enriched by the presence of Roman Soldiers, their Officers, Pilate’s Chariot, and other historical figures, who will accompany the condemned Christ along the Way of the Cross to Golgotha in Via Cesine. Along the journey, moments of profound emotional impact unfold: the Encounter with Mary, the presence of the Holy Women, Veronica wiping Christ’s face, leading to the heartbreaking Crucifixion.
The drama reaches its climax with Christ’s death, followed by Judas' Hanging, tormented by remorse. The procession concludes with Christ’s burial in the Sepulcher, awaiting the dawn of the Resurrection.
Meta is ready to welcome faithful, history enthusiasts, and visitors to an event that transcends simple theatrical representation, offering a deeply moving journey of reflection, devotion, and cultural heritage. On April 14, 2025, immerse yourself in the solemnity and emotion of "The Way of the Cross." A page of history will unfold before your eyes.
