Patronal Feast and Ancient Fair of Saint Clement

In 2025, the Feast of Saint Clement was prepared by a triduum from November 20th to 22nd in the Basilica Cathedral, with solemn vespers at 5:00 PM and holy mass at 5:30 PM, preached by Father Michele Lopopolo. On Friday, November 21st, at 8:30 PM, the concert «Homage to Saint Clement I P.M.» was held by the Jubilaeum Ensemble, featuring pianist Daniela Sabatini and violinist Raffaella Sabatini; on Saturday the 22nd at 3:30 PM, the afternoon event «Under the Patron's Gaze: Time for Celebration» involved youth, catechism groups, and scouts.

Sunday, November 23rd, the day of the feast, the Cathedral hosted masses at 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM, the prelatic mass at 10:00 AM presided over by Bishop Stefano Russo, the mass at 12:00 PM celebrated by Bishop Emeritus Vincenzo Apicella, and, at 5:30 PM, the solemn pontifical mass presided over by Cardinal Francis Arinze. Throughout the day, the traditional Goods Fair occupied the streets around the Cathedral, following a perimeter similar to the May fair of the Madonna delle Grazie, drawing thousands of visitors from the Castelli Romani.

Triduum November 20-22 in the Cathedral: 5:00 PM solemn vespers, 5:30 PM holy mass (preacher Father Michele Lopopolo). Friday, November 21st, 8:30 PM: concert «Homage to Saint Clement I P.M.» with the Jubilaeum Ensemble (Daniela and Raffaella Sabatini). Saturday, November 22nd, 3:30 PM: «Under the Patron's Gaze: Time for Celebration» with youth, catechism groups, and scouts. Sunday, November 23rd: masses at 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM; 10:00 AM prelatic mass (Bishop Stefano Russo); 12:00 PM mass (Bishop Emeritus Vincenzo Apicella); 5:30 PM solemn pontifical mass presided over by Cardinal Francis Arinze. Throughout the day, the Ancient Goods Fair in the streets around the Cathedral.

Solemn pontifical mass by Cardinal Francis Arinze; concert by the Jubilaeum Ensemble; triduum of preparation in the Cathedral; Ancient Goods Fair in the historic center; thematic guided tours at the Diocesan Museum on Saint Clement in art.