Church of St. Francis of Paola
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Church of St. Francis of Paola
The Church of St. Francis of Paola was inaugurated and opened for worship on January 4, 1948. It consists of a single nave over five bays and a polygonal apse. A characteristic rose window stands out on the façade. St. Francis of Paola, protector of sailors, is the patron saint of Marzamemi. The relationship that binds the village to its patron saint is a people’s experience that strengthens the locals’ sense of belonging and results in a festival celebrated on the Monday following August 15,which is very well attended. Since the early 1900s, unfailingly every year, the Simulacrum of the Saint is carried on the shoulders through the streets of Marzamemi and also in an evocative procession by sea on a boat, where the Sailor’s Prayer is read and due honors are paid to the Saint.
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OPENING HOURS
- Monday Open all day
- Tuesday Open all day
- Wednesday Open all day
- Thursday Open all day
- Friday Open all day
- Saturday Open all day
- Sunday Open all day
INFO AND CONTACTS
- Address : Piazza Regina Margherita, 96018
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