Feast of Mary SS. of Carmel in Ragalna
The Feast of the Holy Mary. del Carmelo in Ragalna takes place on 16 July, the day of the liturgical anniversary, and in the month of September when the great external celebration takes place. This is the most awaited religious festival in the village of Ragalna: Maria SS. del Carmelo is the patron saint of the village and every year solemn celebrations are organized in her honour.
On the occasion of the external festival a rich religious calendar takes place which culminates, on the day of the festival, with the triumphal exit of the fercolo welcomed by the shot of fireworks, the festive sound of the band and the ringing of the bells. This is followed by the solemn procession of the Simulacrum of the Patron Saint through the streets of the historic centre. The celebrations end with a grandiose fireworks display.
On the days of celebration, various moments of music, shows and entertainment are planned.
Dates and Scheduling
29 Sept 2024
1st day of the celebrations
08:00 The firing of cannon shots and the festive ringing of bells announce the 1st day of celebration.
09:00 Entrance of the musical band "G. Verdi" of Aci Sant'Antonio.
10:00 Solemn Holy Mass
11:30 Triumphal exit of the fercolo with the simulacrum of the Madonna del Carmelo welcomed by the firing of fireworks, the festive sound of the band and the bells and by the faithful also coming from nearby towns.
17:00 Holy Mass.
18:00 Procession
19:00 Holy Mass.
Chiesa Madre di Santa Maria del Carmelo
22:30 Triumphal entry of the fercolo with the simulacrum of the Madonna del Carmelo in Piazza Cisterna to the sound of the bells.
A fireworks display will close the first day of the external celebrations in honor of the Madonna del Carmelo, Patron Saint of Ragalna.
Piazza Cisterna
30 Sept 2024
2nd day of the celebrations
08:00 The firing of cannon shots and the ringing of bells announce the 2nd day of celebration.
08:30 Entrance of the musical band “S. Stefano Protomartire" di Aci Bonaccorsi.
09:00 Holy Mass.
10:30 Triumphal exit from the fercolo with the simulacrum of the Madonna del Carmelo
Procession through the streets of the town.
Stop in the church of Santa Barbara.
17:00 Holy Mass.
Chiesa Santa Barbara
18:00 Restart of the procession.
Brief moment of prayer in front of the church of Santa Rita.
Resumption of the procession.
Brief stop in Piazza Santa Barbara and floral tribute from the Santa Barbara Celebration Committee to the Madonna del Carmelo.
Continuation of the procession.
In front of the town hall floral tribute from the administration.
23:00 Triumphal entry of the fercolo with the simulacrum of the Madonna del Carmelo in Piazza Cisterna to the sound of the bells and the jubilation of the faithful.
A fireworks display will close the second day of the celebrations exteriors in honor of the Madonna del Carmelo, Patron Saint of Ragalna.
Piazza Cisterna
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