It was presented today, Saturday 27 April at 12pm rich program from the Marian feasts which will culminate with the pilgrimage of Madonna of Capocolonna in the sanctuary of the same name.
To illustrate the many moments of religious and civil celebrations, the Archbishop of Crotone and Santa Severina, Monsignor Angelo Raffaele Panzetta. Together with him, the parish priest of the Cathedral, Monsignor Alessandro Saracothe head of the cathedral chapter, Don Ezio Liminamonsignor Bernardino Mongelluzzirector of the sanctuary of Capocolonna e Domenico Ruggieropresident of the Marian celebrations committee.
This year the main news is that, given the closure of the cathedral – for the necessary maintenance work which will continue over time – the religious celebrations will be held in the nearby church of the Immaculate Conception. Starting from the traditional ceremony “descending” than the next one April 30th will bring the painting of the Madonna to this last basilica, prepared for the reception of numerous faithful.
Between significant initiatives of the program: the May 6 the memory of the archbishop Joseph Augustinefor the anniversary of 10 years since his disappearance, with the arrival in the city of Monsignor Giancarlo Bregantini. The bishop of Lamezia, Monsignor, will also be present as part of the celebrations Serafino Parisibut also the archbishop of Reggio Calabria, Fortunato Morrone.
Traditional appointments such as the kiss to the Virgin have been confirmed May 9ththe procession in the city with a stop at the hospital the 11th and the pilgrimage, scheduled on May 19th. News also for the return of the quadricellowhich is expected with a half of the Captaincy to the Naval League, considering that the port is affected by some works and there was no certainty of their completion useful time.
And to welcome the Virgin there will be the traditional fireworkswhich this year were offered by the Pythagorean municipality, as well as the concert of Arisa which will be held on May 17th in Piazza Pitagora at 9.30pm. The program is also rich civil celebrationswith a thick participation of city schools and associations, which will also propose exhibitions linked to the history of Marian celebrations.
For Archbishop Panzetta “The Maywithin our community, is characterized by particular attention to the Marian dimension of faith in Jesus Christ”.
