NOTIFICATION
CELEBRATIONS OF HOLY WEEK 2025
13 April 2025
PALM SUNDAY:
PASSION OF THE LORD
Commemoration of the Entrance of the Lord into Jerusalem and Holy Mass
Papal Chapel
Saint Peter’s Square, 10.00
The Patriarchs, Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops who wish to concelebrate are requested to be present by 9.15 in the Chapel of Saint Sebastian in order to put on their liturgical vestments, bringing with them: the Patriarchs and Cardinals, the white damask mitre; the Archbishops and Bishops, the white mitre.
The Presbyters who wish to concelebrate, with the ticket issued by this Office following the procedure indicated at https://biglietti.liturgiepontificie.v, subject to availability of places, are requested to be present by 9.00 in the sector reserved for them on the parvis of Saint Peter’s Basilica, where they will put on the amice, surplice, cincture and red stole they have brought with them.
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In accordance with the Motu Proprio “Pontificalis Domus”, the members of the Pontifical Chapel who wish to participate in the liturgical celebration without concelebrating must bring with them the Notification, which may be requested at celebrazioni@celebra.va by 9 April. They are all required to wear their own choral habit and to be present at the Braccio di Costantino by 9.30.
17 April 2025
HOLY THURSDAY
Chrism Mass
Saint Peter’s Basilica, 9.00
The Eucharistic Celebration will be preceded by the Terce prayer, beginning at 9.00.
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The Patriarchs and Cardinals, by 9.00, and the Archbishops and Bishops, by 8.30, are requested to be present in the Chapel of Saint Sebastian in order to put on their liturgical vestments, bringing with them: the Patriarchs and Cardinals, the white damask mitre; the Archbishops and Bishops, the white mitre.
The diocesan and religious priests present in Rome are requested to be present by 8.30 at the Braccio di Costantino, via the Bronze Door entrance, bringing with them their amice, surplice, cincture and white stole.
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The blessed oils, as is customary, may be collected at the Sacristy of the Lateran Basilica.
18 April 2025
GOOD FRIDAY
“PASSION OF THE LORD”
Celebration of the Passion of the Lord
Papal Chapel
Saint Peter’s Basilica, 17.00
The Patriarchs, Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops will wear their own choral habit, without the ring; those who so wish may go to the Chapel of the Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament for a brief adoration; then, by 16.00 they will occupy the place assigned to them at the Altar of the Confessio.
The Prelates, Chaplains of His Holiness and all the others who, in accordance with the Motu Proprio “Pontificalis Domus” make up the Pontifical Chapel, bringing with them the Notification requested at celebrazioni@celebra.va by 12 April and wearing their own choral habit, are requested to be present by 16.30 at the Altar of the Confessio to occupy the place that will be indicated to them by the Pontifical Masters of Ceremonies.
19-20 April 2025
EASTER SUNDAY
“RESURRECTION OF THE LORD”
Easter Vigil of the Holy Night
Papal Chapel
Saint Peter’s Basilica, 19.30
The Patriarchs, Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops who wish to concelebrate are requested to be present by 19.00 in the Chapel of Saint Sebastian in order to put on their liturgical vestments, bringing with them: the Patriarchs and Cardinals, the white damask mitre; the Archbishops and Bishops, the white mitre.
The Presbyters who wish to concelebrate, bringing with them the ticket requested at this Office by 12 April via the procedure indicated at https://biglietti.liturgiepontificie.va, subject to availability of places, should be present by 18.30 at the Braccio di Costantino, bringing with them their amice, surplice, cincture and white stole.
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In accordance with the Motu Proprio “Pontificalis Domus”, the members of the Pontifical Chapel who wish to participate in the liturgical celebration without concelebrating must obtain the Notification, to be requested at celebrazioni@celebra.va by 12 April. They are all required to wear their own choral habit and to be present at the Altar of the Confessio by 19.00, in order to be shown to their places by the Pontifical Masters of Ceremonies.
Mass of the Day
and “Urbi et Orbi” Blessing
Papal Chapel
Saint Peter’s Square, 10.30
The Patriarchs, Cardinals, Archbishops and Bishops who wish to concelebrate are requested to be present by 10.00 in the Chapel of Saint Sebastian in order to put on their liturgical vestments, bringing with them: the Patriarchs and the Cardinals, the white damask mitre; the Archbishops and Bishops, the white mitre.
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The Presbyters who wish to concelebrate, bringing with them the ticket requested at this Office by 12 April via the procedure indicated at https://biglietti.liturgiepontificie.va, should be present by 9.30 at the Braccio di Costantino, bringing with them their amice, surplice, cincture and white stole.
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In accordance with the Motu Proprio “Pontificalis Domus”, the members of the Pontifical Chapel who wish to participate in the liturgical celebration without concelebrating must obtain the Notification, to be requested at celebrazioni@celebra.va by 12 April. They are all required to wear their own choral habit and to be present on the parvis of Saint Peter’s Basilica by 10.00, in order to be shown to their places by the Pontifical Masters of Ceremonies.
Vatican City, 2 April 2025
By mandate of the Holy Father
✠ Diego Ravelli
Titular Archbishop of Recanati
Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations
