Sicily Holy Week Easter Processions

PIETRAPERZIA, ITALY - APRIL 9: Women hold the statue of the Virgin during the procession of the Crucifix "du Signuri di li fasci", April 9, 2004 in Pietraperzia, Sicily. A fercolo (Saint's relics carrier) is placed in the middle of the square along with a huge wooden pole, which has 30 metre-long swaddling linen bands, a symbol of devotion, to raise the statue of Christ. This is then placed on the fercolo and moved by over 500 participants. (Photo by Marco Di Lauro/Getty Images)