Festa S Maria Recommended in Giardini Naxos
The feast of the Madonna Recommended takes place in Giardini Naxos in the month of September. The name "Madonna della Raccomandata" was given by the fishermen of the then village of Giardini who "recommended" themselves to the Madonna so that they could return safely from their trips to the sea.
The preparations for the feast of the Patron Saint of Giardini Naxos begin in the second half of August. According to tradition, August 25th is the "Marian day" dedicated to the Recommended Virgin, the day on which the solemn announcement of the feast is given.
One of the culminating moments of the feast is the solemn Eucharistic celebration at the Saja marina and the re-enactment of the arrival of the statue of the Madonna. The arrival on the beach of the Saja district of the simulacrum of the Recommended Virgin, transported from Naples by the Cacopardo Brothers, is remembered. The "blessing of the boats and the sea" follows.
Day 7 morning the traditional "Scinnuta" takes place: the simulacrum leaves the niche above the altar and slowly descends towards the faithful singing hymns written by the devotees. On September 8th the procession of the statue of the Madonna takes place. Once returned to the Church, the statue is left for several hours to be adored by the faithful. Day 9 the "acchianata" takes place following which the simulacrum returns to its niche above the altar.
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