Feast of San Pietro in Modica

On 29 June the Feast of San Pietro takes place in Modica, co-patron of the city together with San Giorgio.
The procession of the holy relics of San Pietro takes place on the feast day, carried in a silver arm, the work of Civiletti , which represents Saint Peter in the act of performing the great miracle with the healing of the paralytic at the gates of the Temple.
On the evening of June 29, after the traditional exit of the Saint, the procession of the statuary group of Saint Peter takes place and of the paralytic through the streets of the historic center illuminated by a thousand torches.
On the occasion of the celebrations in honor of St. Peter, the traditional "Fiera di San Pietro" is organized.

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