Feast of San Francesco di Paola in Cefalà Diana

April to Cefalà Diana: patron saint it is celebrated every year in the Sicilian town in the province of Palermo, with the whole community of the faithful preparing to celebrate the rites in memory of the Saint.

A San Francesco di Paola is titled the Mother Church of the village, as well as the most important cult building of Cefalà Diana: here, every year, solemn Masses are held in honor of the Patron Saint; in the days preceding the Feast, prayers are recited for the Novena to the Patron who, in addition to protecting seafarers, also protects couples from sterility and the whole community from epidemics.

La Feast of San Francesco di Paola in Cefalà Diana it is the most important religious event of the community and for this reason the Patron Saint is also celebrated in the month of August.

The story linked to the Feast of San Francesco di Paola in Cefalà Diana

The Feast of San Francesco di Paola occurs on the day of the death of the Patron Saint, which took place in France in 1507. San Francesco was born in Calabria, in Paola, in 1416 and had led a hermit's existence from an early age, however in the service of God.
Conquered by his austerity and his spirit so close to grace, many soon wanted to live according to his principles and then St. Francis of Paola founded the Order of Minims, while among his Miracles, the best known is certainly that ofcrossing of the Strait of Messina: in Sicily, there are several countries that have elected the Calabrian Saint as Patron, in fact, in addition to Cefalà Diana, San Francesco is Patron of Castellana Sicula, Marsala e Milazzo and his cult is spread throughout the island.

When the Feast of San Francesco di Paola takes place in Cefalà Diana

The Feast of San Francesco di Paola takes place on 2 April, but there is also another anniversary in his honor, which falls every third Sunday of the month in August.

Where the Feast of San Francesco di Paola takes place in Cefalà Diana

The Feast of San Francesco di Paola takes place in the Mother Church dedicated to the Patron Saint and in the streets of the center of Cefalà Diana.

What to do during the Feast of San Francesco di Paola and around Cefalà Diana

During the Feast of San Francesco di Paola it is possible to gather in prayer, visit the Mother Church of Cefalà Diana and discover the most beautiful attractions of the village, if you decide to organize a holiday in the village, precisely during the period of the Feast.

In Cefalà Diana there are many accommodation facilities ready to welcome you: from here, you can stroll through the streets of the centre, reaching the best restaurants and clubs in the town, to taste the typical Sicilian cuisine. Are you ready to taste the delicious swordfish rolls and beccafico sardines, almond paste and hazelnut foam?
After enjoying the traditional dishes, dedicate yourself completely to discovering the historic centre, where you can visit the Church of San Francesco di Paola and stroll in the very pretty Piazza Umberto I, while the Municipality (Select) and Castle they are located in the northern area of ​​the town, just outside the town.

Il Castle of Cefalà Diana it is very old and is located about 670 meters above sea level, where it was built by the Normans as a fortification in the XNUMXth century.

From the village, you can easily head towards the Bagni di Cefalà Diana Oriented Nature Reserve, which is located about 3,3 km further north of the town, just before Arab-Norman baths, another destination not to be missed for those in the area.

How is it possible to get to Cefalà Diana

Cefalà Diana, in the Metropolitan City of Palermo, can be easily reached by car and by train.

By car:, the easiest way is to go through the exit for Altavilla Milicia, on the A19 Palermo-Catania, about 16 km from the centre; on the train, you can get off at Trabia Station or Bagheria Station, both 19 km from the town, which can be reached by bus or shuttle.