Feast of San Giorgio in Modica

In Modica, the feast in honor of San Giorgio, co-patron of the city together with San Pietro, takes place on the Sunday following April 23.
In the afternoon of the feast day, the traditional exit of the simulacrum takes place greeted by bursts of leaflets and abundant fireworks, followed by the solemn procession through the city streets.
The peculiar characteristic of this procession is the gait of the Saint: the statue, carried on the shoulders by the faithful, proceeds at a fast pace and in some places is made run to emulate the horse's gallop. During the procession there are some stops necessary to refresh the porters during which food is offered. The return of San Giorgio takes place in the late evening and, after the final fires, the statue of the Saint is made to turn several times between the aisles until the bearers have the strength.

Dates and Scheduling

11 May 2025

External celebration of San Giorgio.

08:00 Cannon shots.

09:30 Holy Mass.
Tour of the “Civica Filarmonica” band - city of Modica, through the streets of the city.

11:00 Solemn Eucharistic Celebration presided over by the Parish Priest Father Michele Fidone, with the presence of the Civil and Military Authorities and the Catholic Association of Bearers of San Giorgio Martire.
At the end, the Mayor of the city of Modica will recite the act of entrustment of the city to the Patron Saint and will light the votive candle.
The translation of the Holy Ark reliquary to the churchyard will follow with a blessing to the city.

12:00 Cannon shots.

15:30 Holy Mass presided over by the Parish Priest Father Michele Fidone.

16:00 Triumphal “Sciuta”of the relics and the simulacrum of Saint George the Martyr

24:00 Return of the procession, traditional “gira” between the naves of the Cathedral and subsequent blessing.

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