Feast of the Holy Thorn
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Feast of the Holy Thorn

29 Mar 2025 — 30 Mar 2025
San Giovanni Bianco — Bergamo (016)

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Edition 2025 — Feast of the Holy Thorn

In 2025, San Giovanni Bianco also celebrated the Feast of the Holy Thorn on Passion Sunday, with processions, the opening of the tabernacle, and the veneration of the relic of Christ's Crown. Vigil bonfires, fireworks, a funfair, and stalls accompanied the rites, drawing thousands of faithful to the Brembana Valley.

The 2025 edition of the Feast of the Holy Thorn renewed in San Giovanni Bianco one of the oldest traditions of the Brembana Valley, linked to the relic of Christ's Crown kept in the village since 1495. As usual, the festival took place on Passion Sunday, preceded by the novena.

The historical processions with flag-wavers, the solemn opening of the tabernacle, and the veneration of the Thorn marked the days, accompanied by vigil bonfires, fireworks, and the festive atmosphere created by the funfair and stalls. An event that annually draws thousands of faithful and visitors to the village.

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Chiesa parrocchiale e centro di San Giovanni Bianco

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Feast of the Holy Thorn in brief

Sacred music Pyrotechnic show Heritage History Historical reenactment Folk traditions Folklore Outdoor Bergamo

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