ACIREALE – Presented this morning at City PalaceThe plan of the celebrations in honor from the patron saint of Acireale, Santa Venera.
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Such celebrations, with the related celebrations they will officially leave tonightat 7pmwith the traditional procession for the typical gift of the wax offeringwhich will move from the Town Hall to the Cathedral of Acireale.
They intervened Roberto Barbagallomayor of the municipality, Michael Grecopresident of the municipal council, Salvatore Iannuli and Salvo Raffarespectively president and vice-president of the Deputation of the Royal Chapel, the Monsignor Agostino Russovicar general of the diocese and the chaplain Don Mario Fresta.
Statements from those present at the press conference
“We meet again around Santa Venera community. We have a program full of religious and cultural activities“. – Thus begins the vice-president of the Deputation of the Royal Chapel, Except Raffa.
“We begin to celebrate Santa Venera with the traditional procession that establishes the relationship between the Patron Saint and the City. The July 19th is scheduled procession with relicsThe 24 the cantata concert and the Silver Palm award – Iustus ut palma florebit, the recognition of two personalities who have distinguished themselves for charitable and voluntary activities. The celebrations will culminate with the translation of the simulacrum and the relics and the traditional external lap on the 25th and the lap of honor on the 26th“. The president states Salvatore Iannulihighlighting the highlights of the event.
“Santa Venera she is the patron saint of the diocese and has a strong resonance for the entire diocesan community. It’s a a figure of great importance and importance for Christianity which can give everyone a strong message, from Santa Venera we can learn how to be credible. There are many trials in life for everyone and Christians know how to fill them with meaning“. The vicar general of the diocese declares Monsignor Agostino Russo.
“What’s new this year is that the On July 18th we will welcome a new reliquary which contains the first relic of the Patron Saint who arrived in Acireale in 1648. The July 20th will be Youth Daywith the participation of diocesan youth groups and the 22 Charity Day. The solemnity of the 26th will be chaired by patriarch of Venice“. The chaplain announces Don Mario Fresta.
Also present during the press conference were i members of the Royal Chapel Deputationthe councilor Laura Toscano and the president of the culture commission Simona Postiglione.
“Your presence is reason for pride because it is a sign of ancient bond between the City and Santa Venera. We thank the organizers of this rich and important program, the bearers, the Club, all those who work hard throughout the year for the summer and autumn celebrations“. Adds the president of the city council, Michele Greco.
“It’s a historical festival, elegant and sober, very heartfelt and important for Acireale, but which goes much further and also involves the Municipalities of the diocese. Over the years without affecting the traditional moments we are trying to make small innovations. The Municipality will actively participate and support the celebrations this year too. The historical religious festivals I am important also for the culture and the tradition of a community. We will work to ensure this celebration remains alive and we thank the many kids who collaborate in the organization, it’s up to us not to waste their enthusiasm and keep it alive“. The Mayor concludes Roberto Barbagallo.
