Festa di S. Andrea, patrono di Castel Maggiore
Castel Maggiore, varie sedi (sala Cutuli, chiesa di S. Andrea, piazzetta V. Gramsci, Teatro Biagi D'Antona)
Organised by Pro Loco di Castel Maggiore
From 27 to 30 November 2026, Castel Maggiore celebrates its patron saint Sant'Andrea with four days entitled "Chiamati a costruire la pace" (Called to build peace), including religious services, public meetings and festive moments in the town. Friday 27 opens with a reflection on the CEI pastoral note in the Cutuli hall; Saturday 28 features the walk towards the church of Sant'Andrea, prayer with hot chocolate and the switching on of the lights in piazzetta Gramsci; Sunday 29 a concert at Teatro Biagi D'Antona. Monday 30, the patron's day, includes the bell concert and the solemn Mass with the distribution of bread. The festival is organised by the Pro Loco of Castel Maggiore, with the Caritas market set up at the rectory of Sant'Andrea.
Friday 27, 9:00 pm, Cutuli hall: reflection on the CEI pastoral note "Educare a una pace disarmata e disarmante", led by Prof. Matteo Prodi. Saturday 28: 5:00 pm departure of the walk from Castello; 5:30 pm church of S. Andrea, moment of prayer and hot chocolate; 6:30 pm piazzetta V. Gramsci, greeting by the mayor and switching on of the lights offered by local shopkeepers. Sunday 29, 9:00 pm, Teatro Biagi D'Antona: concert "Passare in pace, soldati e spose: Zucchero tra musica, fragilità e speranza". Monday 30, church of S. Andrea: 8:00 pm bell concert by the Scampanati di Castel Maggiore; 8:30 pm solemn Mass of the patron saint and distribution of bread offered by Pan per Focaccia, Pan Trebbio and Delizie senza Glutine. Caritas market: 28-29-30 November and 5-6 December, 9:30 am-6:00 pm, rectory of S. Andrea, via Chiesa 78. Proceeds to Amico Parkinson and Centro Pertini. Full programme at www.upcm.it
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