On the occasion of the Agatha celebrations on August 17th, we interviewed Fabrizio Lanzafame, vice president of the Sant'Agata Village, brother of Monsignor […]

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The exhibition dedicated to Saint Agatha at the University Palace

The exhibition dedicated to Saint Agatha is titled "AGATA. From Christian Icon to Contemporary Myth. The Treasures of the Regional Museums at the University Palace," organized by […]

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The Extraordinary Exposition of Saint Agatha: the program for May 21, 2022

Extraordinary Exposition of Saint Agatha. On May 21, Saint Agatha will once again be among her people. This was announced in a press release […]

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Octave of Saint Agatha 2022: All the Details

Octave of Saint Agatha 2022. The article contains details and decisions unanimously adopted by the Provincial Committee for Order and […]

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The Candelore Museum in San Nicolò l'Arena

The Candelore Museum is located inside the Church of San Nicolò l'Arena, in Piazza Dante, Catania. The […]

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Curiosities about the feast of St. Agatha, the street lights and the carriages

The street lights and the carriages are among the curiosities we want to tell you about on the occasion of the Agatha celebrations […]

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Places of Worship of Saint Agatha: History and Legend

Saint Agatha's Places of Worship: History, Legend, and Folklore

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The Martyrdom of Saint Agatha: An Interpretation for Today's Times

The Martyrdom of Saint Agatha narrated from a feminine and feminist perspective

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Sant'Agata 2021: Calendar of celebrations presented

The calendar of the Agatine celebrations was presented behind closed doors at the archbishop's office on Via Vittorio Emanuele III. At […]

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Minne di Sant'Agata: history, curiosities and recipe

Minne di Sant'Agata "...She looked like a profane caricature of Saint Agatha, flaunting her breasts. Why didn't the Holy Office, when it could have, think [...]

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The Candlestick Bearers as told by Alessandro Miccione

The group of votive candle bearers for Saint Agatha has always been considered a difficult category to open up to, closed in […]

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Saint Agatha: the history and meaning of the "sacco"

It is one of the most representative symbols of the feast of Saint Agatha: we are talking about the "sacco", the traditional garment worn by devotees […]

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Presentation of the “Candelora della Pace” Award

The "Ideals of Justice and Truth APS" Association has launched the "Candelora della Pace" Award, which joins the other awards […]

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Sant'Agata in August 2020: Celebrations suspended

The celebrations for Saint Agatha in August 2020 will be suspended. During the Covid-19 pandemic, public safety comes first, even […]

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The Octave of Saint Agatha: Meaning and Program for 2020

The celebration of Saint Agatha never ends. Catania is always ready to welcome the city's patron saint every time […]

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The Church of Sant'Agata alle Sciare

Today, with ItCatania.it, we're taking you on a discovery of one of the most evocative places of worship linked to Catania's patron saint: […]

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Feast of Saint Agatha 2020: The next day dawns, let's take stock!

Saint Agatha returned to the Cathedral around 11:40 yesterday morning. She toured the city for three days, […]

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Stories of devotion: the perfect harmony between Saint Agatha and devotees

We've seen them these days wearing their distinctive white robes, their rope belts, and their strange black hats. […]

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Popular hymn dedicated to Saint Agatha: all the people of Catania are ready to sing it.

The popular hymn dedicated to Saint Agatha resounded within the Cathedral walls on the morning of February 4th. During the Dawn Mass, […]

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The votive shrines dedicated to Saint Agatha

The most heartfelt celebration of the people of Catania is getting closer and closer, with its rites, customs, colors, and flavors, […]

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Melior de Cinere Surgo: A documentary that sparks Catanian pride.

In Catania, banners and flags dedicated to the patron saint are already adorning the city. Devotees prepare for […]

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Golden Candlemas 2020 for the firefighters

Golden Candlemas 2020. The National Fire Brigade, let's save the lives of others; the rest matters little. The firefighter […]

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Saint Agatha: the program of the 2020 Agatha celebrations

The most anticipated festival among Catania devotees and among the most popular in the world is about to reach its climax […]

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Via Etnea: "Santuzza" brings the gift of works

The feast of Saint Agatha is undoubtedly the most heartfelt event in Catania; like every year, the route […]

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The relics of Saint Agatha: precious treasures in Catania and around the world

After discovering the secrets of Cameredda, one of the most beloved places in Catania, and recounting the incredible connection with […]

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Saint Agatha: the Holy Child Who Enchanted the World!

The love of the people of Catania for Saint Agatha has been much talked about. We know how much the people of Catania have […]

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The Veil of Saint Agatha: A Non-Flammable Relic

The veil of Saint Agatha is a relic that moves the masses. As per tradition, before the feast of the Patron Saint of […]

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The house of Sant'Agata alla Civita

Sant'Agata 2023: program of exhibitions and events in honor of the patron saint

Virtual tour of Catania Cathedral

Interview with Fabrizio Lanzafame, Vice President of Cereo Villaggio S. Agata