Feast of Saint Vitus the Martyr (Patronal Feast)
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Feast of Saint Vitus the Martyr (Patronal Feast)

05 Sep 2025 — 08 Sep 2025
Ciminna — Palermo (282)

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Edition 2025 — Feast of Saint Vitus

The 2025 edition of the Feast of Saint Vitus the Martyr took place in Ciminna from September 5 to 8, closing the rich calendar of the Ciminna summer. The patronal feast featured the evocative historical pageant with about 200 participants in Roman costume across thirteen scenes dedicated to the life and martyrdom of the Saint, along with solemn masses, processions of the relics and the statue between the Church of Saint Francis and the Mother Church, shows, concerts, and traditional fireworks.

Feast of Saint Vitus 2025

The 2025 edition of the Feast of Saint Vitus the Martyr was held in Ciminna from September 5 to 8, concluding the Ciminna summer program filled with music, shows, culture, and food and wine. During the days of the patronal feast, the famous historical pageant took place, with about 200 participants in Roman-era costumes divided into thirteen scenes that re-enacted the life, martyrdom, and arrival of the Saint's relics. There was no shortage of Solemn Mass in the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, the procession of the silver urn towards the Mother Church, shows, concerts, and the concluding fireworks that illuminated the sky of the Palermo village.

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Centro storico di Ciminna

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Feast of Saint Vitus in brief

Sacred music Pyrotechnic show Heritage Historical reenactment Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Palermo

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