Solemn celebrations in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi
- Procession
Chiesa Madre Santi Pietro e Paolo
The parish of Agropoli celebrates the solemn festivities in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of Italy, on the occasion of the Franciscan Jubilee Year for the 800th anniversary of the Saint's death. The feast culminates on Sunday, October 4th with masses, procession and fireworks display. The religious program unfolds over several days with Eucharistic celebrations, moments of prayer and side events. The procession of the statue of Saint Francis winds through the main streets of the city, accompanied by the brass band and lights.
Time: 11:59 PM Sunday, October 4th: 7:30-8:30 AM Holy Masses; 10:00 AM Holy Mass and blessing of animals; 5:30 PM procession and Holy Mass presided by H.E. Mons. Andrea Ripa; followed by fireworks display. On previous days: Friday, September 25th at 5:45 PM Franciscan crown, 6:30 PM Holy Mass and novena; Saturday, September 26th at 6:30 PM Holy Mass and anointing of the sick; Sunday, September 27th at 5:15 PM crown, 6:00 PM Holy Mass and novena, 7:00 PM catechetical-musical moment; Monday, September 28th at 5:45 PM crown, 6:30 PM Holy Mass and novena; Wednesday, September 30th at 7:00 PM conference on Saint Francis; Thursday, October 1st at 6:30 PM Holy Mass and torchlight procession; Friday, October 2nd at 5:30 PM Eucharistic adoration, 6:30 PM Holy Mass, 7:30 PM candlelight concert; Saturday, October 3rd at 6:30 PM Holy Mass with the bishop and confirmations. From October 10th to November 8th: citywide Franciscan Peregrinatio. With the patronage of the Municipality of Agropoli.
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