Festa di San Nicola 2025 (Feast of Saint Nicholas 2025) will take place between Wednesday, May 7, and Friday, May 9, 2025, in Bari. The Feast of Saint Nicholas is a religious celebration which takes place every year in May, in Bari, for three consecutive days. Festa di San Nicola is much more than a religious observance – it’s a vibrant cultural festival that brings together locals and pilgrims from around the world. The event features religious processions, historical reenactments, music, fireworks, and traditional cuisine, making it a unique blend of faith, history, and community spirit. SAN NICOLA The feast is dedicated to Nicholas of Myra, also known as Nicholas of Bari, an early Christian bishop of Greek descent who lived between the years 270 and 343. Saint Nicholas is a beloved figure in both Western and Eastern Christian traditions. In Western Christianity, he is best known as the protector of children, sailors, and the poor. In Eastern Orthodoxy, he is venerated as a miracle worker and one of the most important saints. In Europe, he is celebrated on December 6, the day of his death. SHORT HISTORY OF FESTA DI SAN NICOLA The relics of Saint Nicholas Read more [...]
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