In Bassano Romano, the sixth Sunday after Easter there is a great procession in which only men dressed in white participate.
The origin of the feast of Our Lady of Mercy dates back to the late 1700s, at a time of pestilence and famine that drove men to rely on the mercy of Our Lady to put an end to the suffering.
Bassano received the grace and the situation improved.
For this reason men annually celebrate the anniversary at the feast providing the compensation of a working day.
The carriage of the Madonna della Pietà dates back to May 17, 1874 and is very fine and heavy.
The team of carriers must meet particular requirements: age between 25 and 50 years, perfect physical health and the joint ability to withstand 300 kilos of weight.
In the past, carrier qualification descended from father to son.
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