Feast of San Sebastiano in Syracuse
The celebration of San Sebastiano in Syracuse, patron saint of the city, takes place on January 20th, on the occasion of the liturgical feast.
The celebrations begin a few days before with the opening of the niche which houses the simulacrum of San Sebastiano and the subsequent translation to the main altar.
On the feast day, as per tradition, the blessed bread of San Sebastiano is distributed, the Solemn Eucharistic Celebration takes place and the procession of the Simulacrum takes place through the streets of the city centre. The celebrations end with the auction of gifts offered to the Saint and the setting off of fireworks.
Dates and Scheduling
20 Jan 2025
Pane di San Sebastiano will be distributed throughout the day.
08:00 Holy Mass.
10:30 Holy Mass.
The Municipal Police of Syracuse and the Civil and Military Authorities will participate.
18:00 Holy Mass.
21 Jan 2025
08:00 Holy Mass.
18:00 Holy Mass.
22 Jan 2025
08:00 Holy Mass.
18:00 Holy Mass.
18:30 The gift of Faith: Sister Chiara Di Mauro and her era.
23 Jan 2025
08:00 Holy Mass.
18:00 Holy Mass.
24 Jan 2025
08:00 Holy Mass.
18:00 Holy Mass.
25 Jan 2025
08:00 Holy Mass.
18:30 Holy Mass.
20:00 Concert by the Orchestra and Choir of the “Tommaso Gargallo” Classical High School.
26 Jan 2025
08:00 Holy Mass.
11:30 Holy Mass with the presence of the Knights of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem.
17:00 Exit of the Venerated Simulacrum of San Sebastiano and Procession.
20:30 Closing of the Niche and conclusion of the 2025 celebrations.
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