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Roman Patron's Day
About the Roman Patron's Day:
Italy is a Catholic country, and their faith is closely related to life. Therefore, there are many important festivals in Italy, all of which are related to Catholicism. In particular, in addition to the national unified religious day, each city also has its own festivals. This article will introduce you to the "Patriarch's Day" in Rome.
Every year on June 29, it is the festival of "St. Peter and St. Paul" and the "Patriarch's Day" in Rome. On this day, the whole city will have a day off. Although it is only a festival in Rome, it is based on National holiday provisions. "St. Peter and St. Paul", founders of the Roman Church and pillars of the Catholic Church, according to legend, were martyred on the same day.
This festival is not only a religious festival, but also a tradition. The earliest can be traced back to the Roman Empire, when Catholicism was designated as the state religion by Teodosio I, so the residents all believed in Catholicism. In addition to being a popular belief, the religion also makes an important contribution to preserving local cultural traditions.
The pillars of the Roman church
On June 29, Patron's Day, a grand celebration will be held in the Eternal City, which is known as an "open-air museum". In addition to different outdoor performances, the museum is also open to visitors free of charge. The event of the day, which combined different musical performances, as well as the art of the tapestry spread on the Via della conciliazione, brought together religion, history, art and culture. Religious etiquette is also absolutely indispensable for this religious festival. Pope Francis of the Catholic Church will personally hold a solemn Eucharist Mass in St. Peter's Church that morning, and will openly receive the public at St. Peter's Square at 12 noon, reciting "Meditation" with the audience. The Angelus of the Mystery of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. This Mass is different from the usual Mass. Because every year on this day, the Pope will hand over to the newly appointed archbishop of the province, also known as the "Archbishop" (l'Arcivescovi Metropoliti), a circular strip of pure white wool with a cross embroidered on it, made of the wool of two lambs. shawl", called Pallio. This "shawl" can only be worn by the successor of Peter, the bishop of the diocese of Rome, the leader of the Catholic Church "the Pope" and the archbishops of the provinces. Archbishops must be notified of their competence to be archbishops of the province, unless there are special reasons. It must come to the Vatican in person to receive it from the Pope, and then return to his own country to be worn by the local Apostolic Nunzio Apostolico. It symbolizes the willingness to assume responsibility in the province and unity with the universal church. The Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province is the chief cleric responsible for coordinating, liaising, convening meetings and supervising the dioceses and provinces of the Catholic Church in each country.
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