Today, in Naples, the traditional festival takes place procession of the bust of San Gennaro and the ampoules containing the martyr's blood, from the cathedral church to the basilica of Santa Chiara.
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The archbishop of Napoli, Mimmo Battaglia will proceed to open the safe that holds the relics of the saintThe start of the procession will be preceded by a brief moment of prayer led by the archbishop.
The processional procession will wind along via Duomo, continuing along via San Biagio dei Librai, piazza San Domenico Maggiore and via Benedetto Croce, up to the Basilica of Santa Chiara. Along the route, the parish priests of the territory crossed will honor the patron saint with the offering of incense and the ringing of bells.
The procession from the Duomo to the Basilica of Santa Chiara
The processional procession will be accompanied by the Carabinieri fanfare. In the Basilica of Santa Chiara, at 18 pm, the Eucharistic celebration presided over by Monsignor will begin Domenico Battaglia and prayers will be raised for the prodigious liquefaction of the blood of the saint.
Article published on May 6, 2023 - 12:56 pm
