Feast of St. Hannibal of France in Messina
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In Messina, in May, at the Basilica Santuario Sant'Antonio, the feast of Sant'Annibale Maria Di Francia, founder of the Antonian Basilica takes place.
On 16 May, the anniversary of the canonization of the saint, the traditional distribution del Pane "Padre Francia" in Piazza del Popolo and that of the blessed Gardenias in front of the Basilica of Sant'Antonio. This is followed by the solemn procession of the relic of the uncorrupted Heart of the Saint in a precious reliquary.
Dates and Scheduling
1 Jun 2024
12:00 Floral tribute from the Administration of the Municipality of Messina to the city monument in Piazza Annibale Di Francia.
Piazza Annibale Di Francia
20:30 - 23:30 Night of the Sanctuaries, "A great Symphony of Prayer", the Sanctuaries of Italy united in a single prayer, towards the Jubilee of 2025.
Gathering at the San Clemente parish and short pilgrimage to the sanctuary.
Concert with the duo: DOMENICA MASTRONARDO on the piano and CLAUDIO RANERI on the saxophone.
Eucharistic adoration animated by the Renewal of the Spirit "The Rest of Israel". Event in collaboration with the Italian Episcopal Conference.
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