FESTA DELL'UVA
Read morePopular grape festival around the basilica of Maxence and Constantine.
DÉDICACE DES BASILIQUES SAINT-PIERRE ET SAINT-PAUL-HORS-LES-MURS
Read moreThis double commemoration of the consecration of the major basilicas of Rome to the two apostles dates from xie century.
DÉDICACE DE LA BASILIQUE SAINT-JEAN-DE-LATRAN
Read moreThe major basilica of Saint-Jean-de-Latran is particularly honoured this day during which you will report of his creation and its dedication.
TRANSFIGURATION DU SEIGNEUR
Read moreThe Church commemorates here the incredible encounter of Jesus with the prophets Moses and Elie, in a blinding light which gives Christ a new appearance, including Peter, in particular. The episode is important: it marks the link between the messianic tradition of the Old Testament and the coming of the Messiah in the New Testament.
SAINT-ÉTIENNE, PREMIER MARTYR
Read moreFestival. The exemplary life of Etienne is illustrated by Fra Angelico Nicoline in the chapel of the apostolic palace, you can visit.
SACRÉ-CŒUR DE JÉSUS
Read moreSolemnity. This celebration exists since the middle of xviiie century, inspired by various religious and spiritual traditions. In 2002, the Church traced that this devotion linked to the heart of Jesus as a symbol of love of god, who was at the origin of the creation of the world and the sacrifice of Christ for the safety of men.
ANNONCIATION DU SEIGNEUR
Read moreThe Church celebrates the mysterious announcement that Archangel Gabriel does to Mary: She will be born without a man, and the one she carries is the Messiah.
CONVERSION DE SAINT PAUL
Read moreParty. The Church of Rome particularly celebrates the time of the conversion of Paul, who rov Christians in order to lead them to torture. The persecutor is then blinded by a light on the road to Damascus and his new faith gives him the sight. Inspired by the zeal of the converted, he édifiera many Christian communities in the Mediterranean basin and will die for his faith, as a martyr, in Rome.
FESTA DI PRIMAVERA
Throughout April, the stairs of Trinité-des-Monts are covered with azaleas ...Read more
SANT'AGNESE
Read moreFor Sant'Agnese (Saint Agnes), on January 21, at the church of Sant'Agnese fuori le Mura on via Nomentana, the Pope blessed two lambs that were then entrusted to the Benedictine sisters to weave a coat with their wool for the archbishops. The lambs are presented to the Pope in a basket with white and red flowers: the white symbolizing the virginity of the saint, the red symbolizing her martyrdom. A tradition that has lasted for 500 years and welcomes a large number of faithful and visitors every year.
BENEDIZIONE DEI VEICOLI
Read moreOn the occasion of the feast of Santa Francesca Romana, patron saint of motorists, in Rome, all vehicles can be blessed just outside the church of the same name, near the Colosseum. This is enough to prevent any accident! This tradition dates back to 1928 and sees every year institutional vehicles (police trucks...) and emergency vehicles (ambulances...) as well as citizens' personal cars meet. It is even said that some children go there in their small cars: it is better to be prepared!
ÉPIPHANIE - FESTA DELLA BEFANA
La Befana is an old witch who brings sweets to the good children and coal ...Read more
FÊTE DE SAINT JEAN-BAPTISTE
Read moreA festival to which the Romans attach great importance: it is celebrated around the piazza San Giovanni in Laterano. Games, fireworks, music and various events are on the program. Born in 1891, the festa di San Giovanni Battista was celebrated during the summer solstice. During this night, many exorcisms were practiced because the popular belief was that witches fly over Rome, passing over the basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano.
FÊTE DES SAINTS PIERRE ET PAUL
Pyrotechnic shows and festivities to celebrate the patron saints of Rome. ...Read more
NOËL À L'AUDITORIUM
Read moreThe Parco della Musica auditorium in Rome celebrates the Christmas holidays by hosting the Christmas festival in the auditorium (Natale Auditorium). The site, designed by the famous architect Renzo Piano, looks like a Christmas village with many activities, gastronomic or local craft stands and an ice rink. There are many concerts to attend, including the Roma Gospel Festival, which features the best contemporary gospel choirs, as well as shows (tales, puppets, classical orchestras, etc.).
FESTA DI SAN LORENZO
Read moreIn Italy, for the night of San Lorenzo, also known as the "Night of Tears of San Lorenzo", tradition dictates that we gather on the beach to admire the shooting stars, sparkling at this time of year. In Rome, there is no beach but a San Lorenzo district celebrating its patron saint! For the occasion, fireworks are fired, processions take place and bands march. San Lorenzo is one of the most authentic districts in Rome, even more so during this popular and festive festival.
SEMAINE SAINTE
Many pilgrims go to Rome to participate in the torchlight procession and ...Read more
FESTA DI SAN GIUSEPPE
Read moreA joyful popular celebration that has come back in vogue recently. On Via Andrea Doria, in the Trionfale district (northwest of Rome), donuts (the famous bigné di San Giuseppe) and sweet fried food are sold to the crowd to celebrate Saint Joseph's Day, which is also Father's Day in Italy. Sports events are organized as well as parades of bands and animations for children (make-up...). It is an important event for the inhabitants of the district who gather in large numbers in a good-natured atmosphere.