February 17th — Bonfires of Freedom and Waldensian Worship
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February 17th — Bonfires of Freedom and Waldensian Worship

16 Feb 2025 — 17 Feb 2025
Rorà — Torino (201)

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Edition 2025 — February 17th in Rorà

In 2025, Rorà celebrated February 17th with its traditional two-day program. On the evening of February 16th, the torchlight procession departed from the church to reach the sports field, where the bonfire of freedom was lit, followed by mulled wine and hot chocolate provided by the ANA. On February 17th, at 10:00 AM, the service was held in the church with the Rorà Waldensian Choir, followed by the community lunch in the Waldensian hall.

The 2025 edition of February 17th in Rorà, in the Pellice Valley (province of Turin), took place according to the tradition of the Waldensian Valleys. On the evening of Sunday, February 16th, participants met in front of the church at 8:15 PM, with the torchlight procession starting at 8:30 PM towards the sports field, where the bonfire of freedom was lit; this was followed by mulled wine and hot chocolate provided by the ANA.

On the morning of February 17th, at 10:00 AM, the service was held in the Waldensian church, led by Pastor Maria Bonafede with the participation of the Rorà Waldensian Choir. At 12:30 PM, the community lunch followed in the Waldensian hall.

Programme

February 16th — Bonfire

  • 8:15 PM — Meeting at the church; 8:30 PM departure of the torchlight procession towards the sports field
  • Lighting of the bonfire of freedom; followed by mulled wine and hot chocolate provided by the ANA

February 17th — Worship

  • 10:00 AM — Service in the church with Pastor Maria Bonafede and the Rorà Waldensian Choir
  • 12:30 PM — Community lunch in the Waldensian hall (booking: +39 335 8473733)

Highlights

The evening torchlight procession from the church to the sports field and the lighting of the bonfire of freedom; the service on February 17th with Pastor Maria Bonafede and the Rorà Waldensian Choir.

Prices

Torchlight procession, bonfire, and service are free to attend. Community lunch requires booking (+39 335 8473733).

Where does it take place — February 17th in Rorà

Tempio valdese di Rorà

Via della Chiesa, 10060 Rorà

Contact February 17th in Rorà

Tel
+39 335 8473733

February 17th in Rorà in brief

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