A torchlight procession in honor of the arrival of Padre Pio in the city
On the occasion of the arrival (28 July 1916) of Padre Pio of Pietrelcina in San Giovanni Rotondo, for some years was established for this Thanksgiving Day gift received. Here are this year’s program to which all citizens and visitors are invited to participate:
Sunday, July 28, 2013
10:30 am: flag bearers for the streets of the city
20.00: Piazza Padre Pio – Meeting and distribution torches
20.30: Piazza Padre Pio – the torchlight procession
21.30: Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie – arrival of the procession, prayer and blessing.
