The Solemnity of San Gerardo, scheduled for 16 October, is preceded by the Novena, in the period from 7 to 15 October, every day, the "Gerardine villages" officially join the celebrations, attending the Sanctuary of Materdomini. On the evening of October 15th the commemoration of the transit of Saint Gerard will be celebrated, followed by the offering of oil for the lamp and the night vigil.
The Eucharistic celebrations of October 16th will begin at 7.00 am, while at 11.00 am the solemn Eucharistic concelebration presided over by Archbishop Monsignor Pasquale Cascio will be held, who introduces the traditional blessing of the wheat for sowing in the square of the Basilica at 12.00 pm. The great procession will take place at 5pm with the statue of San Gerardo Maiella through the streets of Materdomini followed by fireworks.
It is a celebration that unites and attracts, every year, thousands of faithful eager to pay homage to the Saint for the graces received.
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Santuario di San Gerardo Maiella
Via Santuario Materdomini, 27, 83040 Materdomini AV, Italia
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