The community of Vettica Minore, a hamlet in the municipality of Amalfi, today commemorates the centenary of one of the worst natural disasters in its history, when a massive landslide killed 61 people and destroyed over thirty homes on March 26, 1924. Ceremonies commemorating the event will begin today, Earth Day, at 18:00 PM in the Garden of Remembrance.
A procession will then set off towards the Church of St.
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The government of the time responded swiftly: upon direct information about the disaster, the Minister of the Navy organized a relief operation that departed from Naples with medical supplies and food. Benito Mussolini's fascist regime also intervened, providing a significant sum for immediate needs.
The tragedy also sparked the spiritual solidarity of Pope Pius XI, who celebrated a Mass in remembrance of the victims and commissioned Archbishop Grassi of Salerno to express his condolences and support for the affected populations. Beyond remembering the victims, this year's commemoration reflects on the broader significance of this tragedy as one of the most dramatic environmental events of the 20th century in Italy.
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