St. Andrew Holidays

Over the centuries Amalfi has developed a complex calendar celebration of their patron saint St. Andrew the Apostle, linked to local historical events and miraculous events.

The first of the celebrations spread throughout the year falls on 28 January, when the discovery of the relics of the Chief is celebrated. The skull of St. Andrew, one six first followers of Christ, She was hidden in the crypt by Cardinal Pietro Capuano Amalfi, architect of the saint to Amalfi translational, in 1208, year when his remains found dwelling in the cathedral crypt.

The relic was later found during restoration of the crypt in January 1603. Since then the event is remembered 28 January each year with sacred celebrations held at cathedral. On this occasion is collected manna, miraculously that is produced by the relics of.