St. Benedict the Moor, festival for the patron of Palermo

Celebrating St. Benedict the Moor,

from the 23 al 30 June 2019

Project Year Celebrations 2019 For the festivities in honor of St. Benedict the Moor-patron of the city of Palermo, appointment 23 al 30 June.

The Brotherhood of St. Benedict the Moor, It is an association of the faithful founded in 1922, to promote public worship of the saint and greater Christian witness in society. The Brotherhood is recognized by decree Diocesan Ordinary of the Archdiocese of Palermo. It based in Palermo at the convent of Santa Maria de Jesus, Salita Belvedere 3, at the foot of the mountain Griffon. It takes its title from St. Benedict the Moor, Born in San Fratello (Me) in 1524, son of Ethiopian slaves Christopher and Diana had received from their master's surname Manasseri. St. Benedict first lived as a hermit on Monte Pellegrino and then by Friars Minor in the Convent of Santa Maria de Jesus where he died on 4 April 1589, saintly, and which houses his body incorrupt.

The Senate on Palermitano 24 April 1652 She chose him as Patron and intercessor of the City; the 15 May 1743 Pope Benedict XIV declared him Blessed; and the 24 May 1807 Pope Pius VII proclaimed him a saint. The cult of Saint Benedict has spread, as well as in Palermo and San Fratello, Also in Latin America and in Spain. The Brotherhood in collaboration with the Parish Santa Maria de Jesus, the Municipal Administration, the Presidency of the City Council and the Department of Culture, organized by 23 al 30 June 2019 religious and cultural character of the figure of the saint Moro events and happenings.

During the festivities, the square and the streets of the Borgata will be decorated with illuminations, some parish community will be invited to celebrate the Eucharist, visiting the places inhabited by the Holy and the screening of films on her life. also from 16 all 18 They will be organized, Music S. Maria Jesus, games and attractions for children and teens. Sunday 23 June: At 10.00 Mass in the parish church S. M. of Jesus, during which some novices, the novitiate conclusion, They will be admitted to the Brotherhood of St. Benedict the Moor, with the rite of profession.

Following, in the parish hall, inauguration of the photographic exhibition, which will be open to the public in the afternoon of the week. in the days, following, at 21: Monday 24 - Pilgrimage to the hermitage of Saint Benedict the Moor, led by parish priest Fr. Paolino Saia. Tuesday 25 - In the parking lot in front of the convent: Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday 26 - In the fifteenth-century cloister: Concert Choir Gospel "Joy Full Voice" Thursday 27 – In the living room of the convent: Musical Theater "Peter Pan" Director Carlo Romano. Friday 28 – Music S.M. of Jesus: 1° Song Festival "St. Benedict the Moor" Conducted by Carlo Romano. Saturday 29 – Music S.M. of Jesus: Musical performance with the Orchestra Made in South Tribute to Renzo Arbore.

Sunday 30: At 11.00 Eucharistic celebration, presided over by the Provincial Minister of the Friars Minor of Sicily between Antonino Catalfamo, during the celebration there will be the traditional offering of candles by the mayor Leoluca Orlando, in the name of the city. At 19 procession of the venerated image of St. Benedict, accompanied by Complex Band "Giuseppe Petta" Mezzojuso, along the circuit; Piazza Santa Maria de Jesus, via Falsomiele, Via Belmonte Chiavelli, Viale Regione Siciliana and by Maria Jesus.

There will be civil and religious authorities, the community and San Fratello Acquedolci, united in twinning, with our community, by the same veneration. At 22.00 circa: fireworks The event will be advertised on posters and posters with the logos of the organizers and sponsors. Palermo 29/05/2019 Superior of the Brotherhood Cammarata Domenico Reconnaissance Corps of St. Benedict the Moor 03 January 1989 Urn with the uncorrupted body S. Benedict the Moor Year Celebrations 2017 Celebrations year 2013