Feast of Maria SS Annunziata in Geraci
The feast of Maria SS Annunziata, co-patroness of Geraci Siculo, occurs, according to the liturgical calendar, on March 25, but by ancient tradition in Geraci Siculo the celebrations take place on the second Sunday of July.
The festival takes place on the afternoon of Sunday. After the solemn Mass, celebrated in the Mother Church, the canvas of the Annunciation, which dominates inside the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore in Geraci, is placed on a special "Vara" parade with flowers that adorn it and illuminated by tiny lights placed around the frame.
In the early afternoon the procession begins which will carry the precious canvas along the streets of the historic center of the country.At the end of the procession the canvas is taken back to the Mother Church.
Dates and Scheduling
14 Jul 2024
2nd Edition Flower Festival "Geraci in Fiore".
14 Jul 2024
07:50 Alborata and festive ringing of the bells of all the churches;
09:00 Holy morning Mass in the Church of San Giuliano;
Chiesa di San Giuliano
09:30 Symphonic marches in Piazza San Giuliano;
Piazza San Giuliano
11:00 Holy Mass with the participation of Deputies and Civil and Military Authorities;
Chiesa Madre S. Maria Maggiore
12:00 Symphonic marches in Piazza del Popolo;
Piazza del Popolo
17:00 Symphonic marches in Piazza del Popolo;
Piazza del Popolo
18:00 Recitation of the Chaplet;
Chiesa Madre S. Maria Maggiore
18:30 Holy Evening Mass with the participation of the Confraternity of Maria SS.ma Annunziata and representatives of the other Confraternities;
19:25 Symphonic marches in Piazza del Popolo;
Piazza del Popolo
19:30 Solemn Procession with the venerated image of the Madonna and Act of entrustment of the entire Community to Mother Annunziata.
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