Tag: Santa Rosalia
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Celebrate Santa Rosalia In July With Us
Santa Rosalia, the patroness of Palermo, presides over the piazza in front of the city’s cathedral. Rosalia lived during the 12th century. She was a hermit who swore off her noble upbringing and committed herself to her Christian faith. In July, we at Experience Sicily are hosting a 4-day Palermo experience from the 12-15, during…
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Stunning Sicily October 2021, Day 10
Ciao from Stunning Sicily, Day 10! After an inspirational discussion about Santa Rosalia, our emotions were conjured. The will and faith of the people of Palermo touched our hearts — especially the stories about father Puglisi and his work supporting the young minds of the city, aiming to undermine the power of the Mafia. After…
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Celebrating La Santuzza, Santa Rosalia, In Palermo
Viva Santa Rosalia! Viva Palermo! Annually on July 15, devotees of Santa Rosalia, the patroness of Palermo, solemnly process her sacred relics through the city. The ritual is held in commemoration of the miracle that she performed in 1624 and 1625 when Sicily’s capital was under siege from a plague that mortally cursed more than…
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An Altar For Santa Rosalia
Normally on September 4, devotees of Santa Rosalia, Palermo’s patroness, recognize their protectress with a solemn pilgrimage to her sanctuary at the top of Mount Pellegrino. They pay homage to the maiden who died on this day in 1166, with prayers, solitude, and a trek up the mountain barefoot or on their knees. This year…
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There’s More To Sicily’s Santa Rosalia Than You Might Think
For many years I’ve worn on my wrist a bracelet of red roses with a charm of Santa Rosalia. I purchased the first one years ago when I visited the sanctuary for La Santuzza on the top of Mount Pellegrino. I’ve replaced it a couple of times with the same €2 souvenir purchased at the…
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If We Need Santa Rosalia, It Is Now
During the late spring and summer of 1624, Palermo was under siege from a plague that cursed more than 10,000 inhabitants. Things were looking pretty bleak until in early July, when a lost hunter had a vision: Santa Rosalia appeared to him and promised to help him and the city of Palermo once he followed…
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Palermo Has Two Patron Saints
In addition to Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo, there is a co-patron saint. Do you know who that is? (Hint: He’s featured with her on this barrier at Quattro Canti.) Show us how much you know about Siciy this Tuesday at 7PM EDT (New York) for Experience Sicily Trivia Happy Hour with Carla…
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The Saintly Details
Santa Rosalia, as illustrated in this year’s Archi di Pasqua… Created in a mosaic style using cereals. She is depicted holding a skull, which is a reminder of our mortality.