Feast of San Giuseppe in Raddusa

San Giuseppe, as we know, is celebrated throughout Italy on March 19th. But the Patriarch of the Catholic Church is also the Patron Saint of Raddusa, a small municipality in the Metropolitan City of Catania: this is why the village of 2.800 inhabitants dedicates another day of celebration to its Patron Saint every year, in September.

The most important moments of this celebration are undoubtedly the solemn Mass in the Church, the tradition of the Altars and the Procession of the faithful through the streets of the town, following the simulacrum of Saint Joseph.

In Raddusa the tradition of Altars it is the community's thanksgiving to the Patron for the graces received, or for the abundance of the harvest. This tradition is perfectly represented by St. Joseph table, a table richly laid by the faithful in honor of Saint Joseph, to whom bread and pasta with legumes must be offered.

On the occasion of the festival, the streets of the town are filled with stands and in the evening the village lights up with the lights of the centre; the following evening, all the faithful follow the fercolo di San Giuseppe through the streets of Raddusa.

The history of the Feast of San Giuseppe in Raddusa

The cult of San Giuseppe, Patriarch of the Church, is celebrated in Sicily with particular devotion. One of the oldest popular traditions on the island is staged in Raddusa, with the Tavolata di San Giuseppe, organized by the local faithful.

The Patronal Feast is celebrated by the Parish Priest at the Mother Church of the town.

When the Feast of San Giuseppe takes place in Raddusa

The Feast of San Giuseppe, such as Patron Saint, takes place September 19th, but as in all of our country, Raddusa also celebrates the Patriarch of the Church on March 19th.

Where the Feast of San Giuseppe takes place in Raddusa

The Feast of St. Joseph takes place in the town 350 meters above sea level. The solemn mass is held at the Mother Church, while the procession passes through the main streets of the historic center.

What to do during the Feast of San Giuseppe in Raddusa

On the occasion of the Patronal Festival, tourists arriving in the town can stay in the centre, to take part in the Procession and then discover, hidden among the streets and squares of the village, the most beautiful attractions of the town. One of these is the Mother Church, consecrated toImmaculate Conception, while crossing via Regina Margherita, you will pass from south to north the entire center of the village.

From Raddusa, with just 15 km of travel you will be at Gresti Castle, which rises on the banks of the stream of the same name, or you will reach the ancient one archaeological site of Morgantina.

The beauties of nature, such as the great Lake Ogliastro, are located a few kilometers away, while the splendid sea of ​​the Ionian coast can be reached in an hour by car, the same time needed to get to Catania; so why not also reach the Cyclops Riviera, about 90 km from the town, where you can immerse yourself in the transparent waters that lap the island and allow you to glimpse the rocky seabed?

How to get to the Feast of San Giuseppe in Raddusa

Raddusa, in the Metropolitan City of Catania, central-eastern Sicily, can be easily reached by car or train.

In the car, take the A19 Palermo-Catania, until the Agira exit, about 8 km from the town, while on the train, get off at Caltanissetta Central Station, about 40 km from Raddusa, and continue your journey by bus or private shuttle.