Feast of Santa Rosalia in Delia

Among the most revered figures of Christianity in Siciliaespecially from the XNUMXth century, Santa rosalia she is the patron saint of Delia, where she is remembered every year with evocative celebrations.

History of the Feast of Santa Rosalia in Delia

Lived in a hermitage in the Middle Ages between Santo Stefano Quisquina and Palermo, where she was born in 1130 and died in 1170, Santa Rosalia was "rediscovered", like her relics, at the beginning of the 600s. From there she then became the patron saint of various Sicilian localities, including precisely Delia, of which Rosalia has been the patron saint practically since the foundation, which took place in XVII century. Since then the celebrations have been repeated punctually, with rites that date back to the very origins of the festival, and a recent increase in the presence of visitors and tourists, who thus participate in the devotion of the local population.

When the Feast of Santa Rosalia takes place in Delia

Il September 4th it is the day dedicated to the celebrations of the Feast of Santa Rosalia in Delia. It is in fact the date of the anniversary of the death of the Saint, who died in a cave on the Mount Pellegrino in Palermo. The rites of the Feast already begin in the days preceding Delia, to reach their climax and conclusion precisely on that date.

Where the Feast of Santa Rosalia takes place in Delia

I'm there Mother Church of Santa Maria di Loreto and the parish of Santa Maria dell'Itria the center of the celebrations in honor of Santa Rosalia in Delia, which also involve the main streets of the Old Town, thus making all of Delia the fulcrum of devotion to Santa Rosalia, thus becoming the scene of a moment that unites faith, culture and tradition.

What to do at the Feast of Santa Rosalia in Delia

The moments of reflection indoors allow you to admire the ancient churches in which they take place: the Mother Church of Santa Maria di Loreto, erected in 1500 on the remains of the previous church erected in honor of San Nicola di Bari, and the church of Santa Maria dell'Itria, protector of Sicily as Virgin Ogiditria.

La torchlight procession of 4 September evening is instead a particularly fascinating and evocative way of visiting the city walking through the main streets of the centre, with natural lighting, accompanied by the local population. There musical band, the jugglers and of pyrotechnic games round off the party in style, which will leave an unforgettable memory.

How to get to the Feast of Santa Rosalia in Delia

Reaching Delia with your own or rental car is easy: the city is crossed by an important arterial road, the ss 190, which connects Canicattì e Gela.

Also near the highway A19, Between Palermo e Catania, which has a Caltanissetta one of its exits. The same travel routes are useful for the bus lines that reach the city. For those arriving in Sicily by plane, the nearest airport is Pio La Torre airport in Comiso, which is just over 100 kilometers away.

About 135 kilometers away is the Vincenzo Bellini Airport of Catania, while further away are the ports of western Sicily: the Palermo Falcone e Borsellino Airport is located 185 kilometers away, while the Trapani Vincenzo Florio Airport it is located almost 220 kilometers from Delia.