Saint Anthony Abbot Festival
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Saint Anthony Abbot Festival

23 May 2025 — 25 May 2025
Pedara — Catania (287)

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Edition 2025 — Saint Anthony Abbot Pedara

In 2025, the Saint Anthony Abbot Festival in Pedara renewed its double appointment: the liturgical rites on January 17th, with the "focu di Sant'Antoni" and blessed "cucciddati", and the external festivities on the last weekend of May. Three days marked by Antoniana Day, the floral tribute by the Fire Brigade, the procession of the statue through the streets of the Etnean town, and the blessing of animals and vehicles, with an auction of gifts and fireworks.

Saint Anthony Abbot Festival 2025 in Pedara

The 2025 edition followed the usual structure. On January 17th, the Etnean town in the province of Catania celebrated the liturgical rite, with the lighting of the focu di Sant'Antoni on the eve and the distribution of blessed cucciddati. The external festivities took place on the last weekend of May 2025, divided into three days: Antoniana Day with the twinning between communities, the floral tribute by the Catania Fire Brigade, the procession of the statue through the town streets, the blessing of animals and vehicles, the auction of gifts, and the final fireworks display.

Where does it take place — Saint Anthony Abbot Pedara

Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate

Saint Anthony Abbot Pedara in brief

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