The first of the three processions of San Giorgio Martire is scheduled for tomorrow followed by the Holy Ark. After the 5.45pm mass, the first procession will begin with the spectacular exit of the patron saint from his church.
The feast of San Giorgio in Ragusa enters the key moments. Tomorrow, in addition to the procession, the celebration of Vespers at the Church of Purgatory is also scheduled, the joyful and solemn return of the two fercoli, the simulacrum and the Holy Ark, into the majestic Cathedral.
It will be an opportunity to witness the beautiful and characteristic “ballariata” of the simulacrum, that is, the simulation of the dancing ride set to music.
Everything is ready for the party, the lights are coloring the scenario in which most of the salient moments take place. Fireworks are also scheduled for tomorrow.
San Giorgio is a moving and engaging celebration, in which devotion is tangible. With this first procession the city of Ragusa will be able to once again embrace the megamartyr.
The other two processions will be held on Saturday and Sunday and will closely affect the ancient city of Ibla. Tomorrow the celebrations will begin with the exposition, adoration and Eucharistic blessing from 10 to 12 in the cathedral under the banner of the verse from the Gospel of John which reads: “But to those who welcomed him, he gave the power to become sons of God: to those who believe in his Name”.
In the afternoon at 5.30 pm the recitation of the Rosary, at 5.45 pm the holy mass animated by the young and very young group of Catholic Action with the participation of the bearers of the simulacrum of the patron Saint George. At 7pm the procession will begin, characterized by the majestic progression of the equestrian simulacrum and the Holy Ark.
The route of Friday’s procession
The itinerary of the procession will follow the following streets: Mother Church, Piazza Duomo, Corso XXV Aprile, Piazza Pola, Via Orfanatrofio, Largo Camerina, Via del Mercato, Piazza Repubblica, Corso Don Minzoni, Largo San Paolo, Via Giusti, Piazza Repubblica, church of the Holy Souls of Purgatory, where the Holy Ark will rest. And, again, the simulacrum will continue through Piazza Repubblica, Via del Mercato, Via apostle.
Finally, the recreational and cultural program includes the musical show of “I picciotti di Vasco”, one of the most popular cover bands in Sicily by Vasco Rossi, at 9.30pm in Piazza Duomo. Furthermore, again tomorrow, there will be the opening of the exhibition “San Giorgio and Ragusa: a journey through faith, history and art”. Patrizia Romano and Salvatore Cacciaguerra will exhibit at the San Vincenzo Ferreri auditorium.
