Feast of San Giovanni in Chiaramonte Gulfi

The Feast of San Giovanni in Chiaramonte Gulfi takes place every year in June, on the occasion of the birth of the Saint. It is a very ancient feast: the cult of San Giovanni a Chiaramonte Gulfi was introduced by the Knights of Malta in the XIII century.
The feast day is preceded by a busy liturgical calendar.
The day of the on the eve of the feast the evocative moment of the unveiling of the simulacrum takes place, during which the veil covering the Saint is removed amidst the acclamations of the devotees. In the evening, shows and music take place in the square.
On the morning of the day of the feast, after the religious celebration, the simulacrum of the saint is placed in the center of the church for veneration by the faithful. In the evening, the Confraternity of San Vito offers a large candle to the Saint, who is led out of the church, wrapped in the throwing of nnazarieddi (strips of colored paper), and carried in procession through the streets of the center .
On the occasion of the celebrations in honor of San Giovanni Battista, numerous other events are organised: culinary festivals, parties and shows in the square, moments of music and entertainment.

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