Festa Madonna dell'Udienza a Sambuca di Sicilia
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In Sambuca di Sicilia, the celebrations in honor of the Patron Saint, the Madonna dell'Udienza, take place on the third Sunday of May. This day is remembered when, in 1575, the Madonna gave an "audience" to the citizens of Sambuca, saving them from the plague epidemic that devastated western Sicily.
The celebrations open with the historical re-enactment which tells of the "Cholera Morbus", which claimed more than 2,000 victims in Sambuca, and of Maria's prodigious intervention.
It also takes place The Palio dell'udienza with a parade of knights, the joust of the Saracen, and the palio.
In the afternoon of the day of celebration, the traditional "scinnuta di la Madonna" takes place, i.e. "descent of the Madonna", a rite with which the simulacrum leaves the niche a and is placed on the " vara" who will carry it in procession. The ritual is accompanied by prayers, religious and popular songs.
The traditional procession of the simulacrum of the Madonna dell'Udienza follows, which runs through the main streets of the historic center carried on the shoulders of the members of the Confraternity, dressed in particular dresses embroidered in silk and gold. The procession lasts almost until dawn on Monday and culminates triumphantly with fireworks. During the night the simulacrum stops under the eleven crowns of the various Sambucese districts.
The festival is enriched by numerous side events, such as horse races, parades, concerts by musical bands and night lights.
Dates and Scheduling
20 May 2024
06:30 The young people thank Mary and return the Simulacrum to the Sanctuary.
11:30 Holy Mass.
Santuario Maria SS. Udienza - Chiesa del Carmine
12:30 Enthronement of the Simulacrum of the Holy Mary. of the Patron Audience of Sambuca.
21:30 FEDERICA CARTA live.
Piazza della Vittoria
23:00 Thanks and awards.
Piazza della Vittoria
23:15 Extraction of the winning tickets of the Palio Lottery.
Piazza della Vittoria
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