Feast of St. Philip in Aidone
La "Notte dei Santuari" e "Festa degli Aidonesi"
In Aidone, the celebrations in honor of St. Philip the Apostle take place on May 1st. On the occasion of the celebrations, the faithful make long pilgrimages on foot to ask for a grace or to thank for the one received and, according to tradition, they present themselves in front of the statue of the patron with a lighted candle. The statue of St. Philip the apostle is carried in procession through all the streets of the town. A curious detail is that during the exit from the church, the statue is carried turned from behind to prevent it from leaving the town in the direction of Piazza Armerina. This custom arises from an ancient dispute with that country and from the tradition according to which the saint would more easily grant miracles to strangers.
A curiosity about the statue of St. Philip is that the face is very similar to that depicted in a Morgantina silver coin dating back to the period 213-211 BC. in which there is Zeus.
Dates and Scheduling
24 Apr 2024
Community pilgrimage of San Filippo Apostolo from the Bellia crucifix to the Sanctuary along the SS 288.
16:30 Blessing of the pilgrims and beginning of the journey of Saint Philip with the singing of the ascending psalms.
Upon arrival at the Sanctuary solemn Eucharistic celebration and veneration of the Relics of the Holy Apostle.
26 Apr 2024
18:00 Visit to the relics of San Filippo the apostle at the Sant'Anna parish in Caltagirone.
Parrocchia S. Anna - Caltagirone
30 Apr 2024
Eve of the Feast
07:30 Festive ringing of the bells and opening of the Sanctuary Celebration of the Mass for pilgrims coming from Nicosia;
12:00 Solemn display of the relics of the Holy Apostle and recitation of the supplication;
17:00 Eucharistic celebration every hour;
24:00 Solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by the parish priest of the Sanctuary
THE SANCTUARY REMAINS OPEN ALL NIGHT.
1 May 2024
06:00 Eucharistic celebration every hour;
11:00 Solemn Pontifical presided over by H.E. Mons. Michele Pennisi, archbishop emeritus of Monreale;
13:00 Procession of San Filippo along the city streets;
17:00 Eucharistic celebration every hour;
THE SANCTUARY CLOSES AT 10.00 PM
3 May 2024
18:30 Holy Mass
Santuario San Filippo Apostolo
1 Jun 2024
19:00 Solemn Eucharistic Celebration
Following a procession along the city streets
On the way back, stop at the beginning of Via Cavour and fireworks
Return to the Sanctuary and stop in front of the chapel;
24:00 Reposition of the simulacrum and closing of the niche.
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