Feast of the Holy Cross in Rosolini


Feast of the Holy Cross in Rosolini

 May 2025

 Rosolini (SR)

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The Feast of the Holy Cross in Rosolini traditionally takes place in the month of May and includes a calendar full of religious and recreational events.
The veneration for the Holy Cross in Rosolini is very ancient, the discovery of the Cross dates back to 1533 and linked to a miraculous event.
On the occasion of the celebrations in honor of the Holy Cross, the pilgrimage to the hermitage of the Holy Cross takes place, traditionally on May 1st, where solemn religious celebrations take place. In the following days other celebrations take place which culminate with the solemn procession of the Holy Cross through the streets of the historic centre.
A rich recreational program is also organized during the holidays.

Dates and Scheduling

4 May 2024

18:30 Holy Rosary Meditated;

19:00 Holy Mass presided over by Don Luigi Vizzini animated by the parish of S. Giuseppe - Mother Church.

20:00 Opening of a tasting stand of typical products, loaves, cucche and mini arancini by the Madonna Assunta Confraternity.

20:30 Concerto del Gruppo “I migliori anni atto secondo, i successi di ieri, di di oggi e di sempre”


5 May 2024

07:45 Festive dawn with bell concert and cannon firing;

09:30 Collection of votive gifts in the streets of the city accompanied by the folk group of the Il Carrubbo Association and the Sicilian carts of Rosolini;

10:30 Holy Mass for children;

16:00 Auction sale of gifts offered by the faithful;

16:30 - 19:00 Presence of the “Mini Guides” of the Istituto Comprensivo Statale “E. De Cillis” at the main places of interest.

19:00 Holy Mass.

20:00 Procession of the Holy Cross and the Relic

21:30 Arrival of the Holy Cross in Piazza SS. Crucifix between the ringing of bells and a fireworks display.
Prize draw.


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