In Terni, the city of the patron saint of lovers, a rich calendar of events has been organized again this year for the feast ofi Valentine's day. Civil and religious celebrations dedicated to the saint of love are already underway from February 26st to March XNUMXth. Numerous collateral events are also scheduled, such as concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions, activities for children, readings, competitions and much more.
Valentine's Day, patron saint of lovers
In fact, the traditional appointments with are back jazz valentine, the music festival that brings jazz to the city's clubs and which this year includes 12 concerts until February 25th. He's back too Chocolate the national festival of chocolate now in its 19th edition, which these days is proposing the chocolate expo. Over forty exhibitors have gathered in Terni for the occasion and then you can attend tastings, cooking shows, itinerant shows and workshops for adults and children. There is also the Love circus, a space in Piazza Tacito dedicated to entertainment with circus artists and juggling shows.
At the first debut the national literary prize Tell me about love e Umbria Books Love which in recent days has brought writers, poets and scientists to the municipal library of Terni in a special of Umbria Books dedicated to love. Valentinian events also find space at the Centro Arti Opificio Siri with Chaos in Love. Six days of museum activities dedicated to love in all its nuances with guided tours, workshops, free screenings, from 13 to 19 February.
Religious celebrations
Many initiatives also organized by the diocese, linked to the theme From love, to life, to peace. These include the Solemn Pontifical presided over by the bishop Monsignor Francesco Soddu. After the pontifical in the cathedral, the city procession was held who brought the saint's urn back to the Basilica of San Valentino.
Tuesday February 14 at 11 will be celebrated by the bishop la solemn mass in the basilica dedicated to the patron saint of lovers, followed by the blessing and inauguration of an artistic stained glass window created by the students of the art school. At 18, the saint's basilica will also host the blessing and delivery of hearts on Valentine's Day. For 21, the appointment as "Ambassador of San Valentino" in the world of the pianist is scheduled Christian Pegoraro, who will then perform in concert.
Also on Tuesday 14, from 8 to 20, the traditional will be set up Valentine's fair, which will wind along viale Trento and viale degli Oleandri.
(Photo Facebook Municipality of Terni/Diocese of Terni-Narni-Amelia)
