Feast of Saint Anthony the Abbot (Winter Edition)

The 2025 winter edition followed the traditional rite of January 17th. The day opened with the tolling of sacred bells and cannon fire, followed by Eucharistic celebrations and the blessing of the bread. After the unveiling of the 16th-century statue, exposed for the veneration of the faithful, the beloved rite of the blessing of the animals was renewed in the late morning, in honor of the Saint, protector of livestock.

At nightfall, around 8:00 PM, the statue left the Mother Church on the artistic float adorned with Corinthian columns, arches, silver lamps, and cherubs, to be led in procession along the streets of the center of Aci Sant'Antonio, with prayer stops in front of city churches and the accompaniment of the historical 'candelore'.