refused ecclesiastical appointments in order to lead a life of silence and prayer there are now 23 Carthusian monasteries in the world; the most recent was founded in South Korea Sculpture depicting Saint Bruno (Wikimedia Commons / La Poetessa di Calabria) Benedict XVI traveled to the Carthusian monastery of Serra San Bruno; his predecessor The name of this town belonging to the Italian province of Ancona Benedict XVI referred to the contemplative life: "Ecclesial communion needs an interior strength that strength that Father Prior recalled a moment ago The ministry of pastors draws from contemplative communities a spiritual sap that comes from God" St. Bruno founded the Carthusian Order, which is considered the strictest within the Catholic Church. The sobriety of the Carthusians is reflected not only in their lifestyle, but also in their liturgy, based on that elaborated by St. Bruno and his companions. This liturgy includes many times of silence and lacks musical instruments similar to Gregorian chant but more austere On the official website "chartreux.org"After having directed for a long time the cathedral school of Reims responding to the divine call of an exclusive life for God alone entered the Chartreuse massif in 1084 with six companions to revive in the West the spirit of the Desert Fathers He then founded another monastery in Calabria the date on which the Catholic Church celebrates his memory Bruno was born around the year 1030 in Cologne and from a young age he stood out for both his intellect and his piety where he later served as a teacher and respected canon leading him to seek a life apart from ecclesiastical politics and material goods The Christian perfection he longed for was found in a life fully dedicated to prayer and contemplation: in 1084 gave them an inhospitable and rocky piece of land in the French Alps the mother monastery of the Carthusian Order This monastery became a model of monastic life centered on silence The Carthusian monks live in almost absolute seclusion Community meetings are rare and conversations are limited Once a week they are allowed to talk during a community walk and the rest of the time they communicate by sign language Bruno was not able to fully enjoy his retreat for many years Although he deeply desired to live in solitude but soon discovered that life at the papal court was not compatible with his ascetic spirit He turned down the offer to be named archbishop of Reggio in Calabria opting to return to the solitary life in an even more remote location where he founded his second monastery in La Torre surrounded by lay people and clerics who shared his search for the perfect life in contemplation and silence but also the beginning of a veneration that would last throughout the centuries Bruno's influence was profound and lasting His legacy spread rapidly through the Carthusian Order which spread throughout Europe and reached its peak in the 16th century with some 5,600 monks and nuns distributed in 198 monasteries the Carthusians did not seek the formal canonization of their founder for centuries was Bruno's sanctity officially recognized by a papal decree confirming his veneration without the need for the traditional canonization process his feast was extended to the universal Church thus consolidating his place in the history of Catholic spirituality Bruno's impact on Christian spirituality lies in his rejection of the temptations of power and wealth and in his pursuit of a life dedicated exclusively to prayer and service to God In an age marked by corruption and ambition for power within the Church Bruno stood out for his purity of heart and integrity qualities that inspired his contemporaries and continue to serve as a model for Carthusian monks today with 23 Carthusian monasteries (18 of monks and 5 of nuns) around the world where some 270 monks and 60 nuns follow the precepts of their founder The Carthusians continue to live by the strict rules established by Bruno more than 900 years ago and embracing the order's motto: "Stat crux dum volvitur orbis" ("The cross stands firm as the world turns") A widespread motto holds that the Carthusian order has never been reformed because it has never been deformed ("Nunquam reformata Subscribe to Omnes magazine and enjoy exclusive content for subscribers and narrow roads that climb as if chasing the sky with their cells that line up and almost hold hands in a communal solitude around the cloister The Carthusian Order today consists of 21 monasteries worldwide where the Charterhouse of the Holy Trinity was established in 1994 one in Notre Dame Reillanne in Upper Provence and the second in Nonenque in the Midi-Pyrénées region the Charterhouse of Santa María de Benifasar in Castellón de la Plana (currently linked to one of the two French houses) A new foundation could arise in Latin America there were 63 Carthusian nuns worldwide (there were 49 in 2005) and the monks numbered 288 (286 in 2015) there is one vocation per year for each Charterhouse” The Carthusian Order arose in 1084 at the initiative of the monk called Bruno He was canonized in 1623 (although Pope Leo X authorized his cult on July 19 was founded in the municipality of Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse The name comes from the Massif de la Chartreuse that the monk Bruno stopped dedicating himself entirely to God and the contemplative life to revive in the West the spirit of the desert fathers The female branch of the Order was founded around 1145 when the nuns of Prébayon Carthusian spirituality has remained based on contemplative life a life of seeking God in solitude and silence The motto of the Order is “Stat Crux dum volvitur orbis” (The Cross stands firm while the world turns) brings about the commemorations of the 940 years since the foundation of the Carthusian Order and the 510 years since the canonization of the monk Bruno It also marks the thirtieth anniversary of the establishment in Italy of the Dego Charterhouse of the Holy Trinity located in the province of Savona in Liguria and falls within the diocese of Acqui Terme (province of Alessandria where currently there are about fifteen nuns Getting to the Charterhouse of the Holy Trinity is not simple: it seems like even the car’s navigator wants to accommodate the solitary prayer vocation of the nuns: it leads into a dense forest instead of to the monastery you have to take the road to the locality of Girini and then continue towards Porri one of those rural buildings originally used as storage for tools and agricultural products There’s a little road there that leads to the hamlet of Ca’ Bulin you find yourself in front of the gate of the Certosa At the Charterhouse of the Holy Trinity one cannot enter: the community of nuns observes a strict separation from the world Even the relatives of the nuns can only visit them for two days a year Only prospective Carthusian nuns can be welcomed into the monastery The path in the spiritual experience of the Charterhouse then involves a year of postulancy arid and parched are the paths to be traveled before reaching the sources of water and the Promised Land”; it is written in the Constitutions of the Order and solitude mark time in the Charterhouse of the Holy Trinity celebrated by the Carthusian monk who lives in the grange she invites me when there are special celebrations I talked to the nuns: they asked me questions about life beyond the monastery” The Carthusian nuns also observe silence among themselves in their cells overlooking their small gardens that time when “walking the same path” they walk together The cell is a symbol of withdrawing into oneself while looking upward The monastery in the monastic tradition is paradisus claustri also contemplates very few contacts with the media “The last General Chapter (that of September 2023 ed.) reminded us that we must avoid them,” informs the prioress of the Charterhouse conversion of the heart dwell at the Charterhouse of the Holy Trinity The Ligurian Sea cannot be seen from there the mist lightly envelops the Charterhouse prayer continues when the sun makes its way through the clear shadows the colors of dusk accompany the cross that rises on the bell tower Even the holy monk holds the cross in his hand The Carthusian nuns form a single Order with the monks under the guidance of the same Superior General of the Carthusian Order a small group of nuns gave a new beginning to the female branch of the Order which is held at the Grande Chartreuse in France (every two years since 1973) the Carthusian nuns also have their own Statutes but they “remain in organic and spiritual union with the monks” The first presence of Carthusian nuns in Italy dates back to 1223 in Piedmont other Carthusian nuns arrived in the Diocese of Turin from France The Beauregard community sent novices and elderly sisters to the territory of Pinerolo and to the Certosa di San Francesco was not suited to the needs of the eremitic life of the Carthusian vocation While Carthusian nuns are gathered in their silent prayer with very little contact with the outside world Carthusian monks on some special occasions have opened the doors of their home Pope John Paul II visited the Charterhouse of Serra San Bruno we are called to be lamps that illuminate the path on which so many brothers and sisters scattered throughout the world walk” Pope Benedict XVI was also welcomed to Serra San Bruno: in 2011 on the 910th anniversary of the death of the founding monk and you make the pure blood of contemplation and the love of God flow through its veins,” emphasized Pope Ratzinger during the vespers celebration In this hidden life in God within the Carthusian monasteries - over the centuries there have been more than 300 of them - the German director Philip Gröning received special permission to enter to make the documentary Into Great Silence depicts the daily life of the Carthusians of the Grande Chartreuse in France Perseverance and hope led him to obtain permission to enter the cloister and film the daily life of the monastery for six months To learn about the life of the Carthusians, the Museum of the Grande Chartreuse was created (http://www.musee-grande-chartreuse.fr/fr/) located about a kilometer from the French monastery Here you can enter the Charterhouse virtually and the workshop where manual work is done A documentary has also been made about the Carthusian nuns: Une vie en Chartreuse: de la nuit du monde à la Nuit Pascale (https://chartreux.org/moniales/it/) in a letter to the Carthusian Order for the 500th anniversary of Bruno’s canonization entirely devoted to the constant search for God and communion with Him by MARIA GIUSEPPINA BUONANNO A Journalist with the Italian publication “Oggi” L'Osservatore Romano00120 Vatican City.All rights reserved An ecological and cultural journey through the wonders of the Mediterranean, Siluna Fest returns for a winter edition dedicated to rediscovering four suggestive Calabrian parks, through meetings, shows and activities in dialogue with the environment. Four stages from November to December 2024 along the ridges of the Apennines, which will touch the Parco delle Serre, the Aspromonte, the Sila and the Pollino. Regional Park of the Serre - Saturday 23 NovemberSerra San Bruno and Mongiana (VV)The first meeting takes us between history and spirituality, with a visit to the Certosa di San Bruno and the ancient charcoal pits, accompanied by notes of Federica Greco and Paolo Presta. The day culminates at Palazzo Chimirri, with screenings, theatrical performances and a concert celebrating the territory. Aspromonte National Park - Sunday, November 24Antonimina (RC)After a walk through the streets of Antonimina, space for the meeting "If a country wants us", with the writer Mauro F. Minervino, which tells the value of small communities. The day ends with a poetic performance and the theatrical show "Burning Land". Sila National Park - Sunday, 8 DecemberSan Giovanni in Fiore (CS)A day of meetings to rediscover "the soul" of villages and places, between stories and dialogues with the anthropologist Mauro F. Minervino and the poet Franco Arminio, bearers of a new humanism that celebrates the mountains as custodians of precious traditions. Pollino National Park | 20-22 DecemberCampotenese di Morano Calabro (CS)Between cycling on the Bike Path of the Parks and debates, the three days in the Park of Pollino ends with a tasting of local products, accompanied by wines from the territory. Dance shows, silent cinema with musical accompaniment and concerts complete this intense journey in the heart of Calabria. Street viewInterestedCongress-ConferenceParide Literary ReviewApr 23 - 31 May other dates: Apr 26, 2025, Apr 27, 2025, May 3, 2025, May 4, 2025, May 9, 2025, May 10, 2025, May 16, 2025, May 17, 2025, May 18, 2025, May 23, 2025, May 24, 2025, May 25, 2025, May 30, 2025 and May 31, 2025 Place of worshipSerra San Bruno ParkSerra San Bruno MuseumMongiana Point of interestMorano Calabro Place of worshipMorano Calabro Point of interestMongiana MuseumSan Giovanni in Fiore Last update: Nov 30, 2024 6:00 AMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License Download OFFICIAL TOURIST INFORMATION SITE © 2022 Calabria Region Tourism and Commerce Department This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page San Mateo County Parks has installed machines at three park locations that make it easier for park visitors to pay the $6 entrance fee using cash The three locations are San Bruno Mountain Park Junipero Serra Park and Coyote Point Recreation Area visitors will receive a pay stub that must be placed on the driver’s side of the dashboard of the vehicle A citation will be issued if the stub is not visible While the machines take cash and most cards 25 cents is charged for using a credit or debt card Payment machines at San Bruno Mountain Park are located in the main parking lot Payment machines at Junipero Serra Park are located in the parking area near the Meadow picnic sites where the Meadow View Playground is also located Payment machines were introduced at Coyote Point Recreation Area in spring of 2016 See a map We recommend that visitors who plan to visit the beach area of the park drive through to the fee machine in that location Free entrance is granted to seniors (62+) on non-holidays Monday through Friday, and every day to veterans with proof of veteran's status you still need to print out a stub and place it on your dashboard Sign In Register Embraced by the prayers and love of her family and friends Raffaela peacefully passed into the arms of God on Sunday Raffaela shouldered significant responsibilities including caring for her younger siblings and preparing meals for the family as well as the workers on the family farm Raffaela left school at the age of 8 to become his primary caregiver allowing her mother more time to manage the farm she regularly accompanied her father to La Silla where she took on the tasks of cooking and laundering for the workers marked a pivotal moment in Raffaela’s life welcomed Raffaela and her mother at the door at least from Antonio’s perspective; Raffaela neither confirmed nor denied feeling the same they both knew they were destined to build a life together Raffaela and Antonio made their home in a close-knit community surrounded by family and friends where they welcomed four more children into their lives: Rosarina Raffaela dedicated herself to raising her children with a strong sense of faith enriching their lives with her sense of humour Understanding the challenges of transitioning to a new country Raffaela and Antonio also provided many family members and friends coming from Italy with a place to stay until they found more permanent accommodations they selflessly and generously shared everything they could Living by the philosophy of dolce far niente Raffaela found happiness in life's simple joys she carefully preserved the harvest from Antonio’s Garden and helped craft homemade wine She took immense pride in preparing meals for loved ones and even strangers revelling in the opportunity to share the fruits of her labour and sharp sense of humour created an inviting atmosphere in her home where everyone felt at ease and every dish was served with love for all to savour While Raffaela found her greatest fulfillment and pleasure in her roles as a wife and mother she also worked outside the home for several years and later worked as a cook at the Avila Centre she was a dedicated member of both the Catholic Women's League and the Ladies of the Italian Society of Port Arthur Raffaela’s unwavering love for her family and her vibrant joyful presence will forever remain in our hearts The immense void she leaves behind is indescribable She will be deeply missed by her son Bruno and Olivia; her daughter Rosarina and son-in-law Saverio (Sam); her son Giuseppe (Pino) and their children Anthony and Kyra; her son Antonio (Tony) and friends who have shown her great respect Raffaela was predeceased by her husband of 60 years Giuseppe and Brunina; her father-in-law and mother-in-law Rita Larizza (in infancy) and Serafina Vallelunga; her brother and Salvatore Tassone; and her great-niece We find comfort in knowing that they are reunited once more A funeral service celebrating Raffaela’s life will be held on Monday followed by entombment at Our Lady of Charity Mausoleum Those wishing to attend virtually may do so at the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BujoS5gwLKM. Visitation will be held on Sunday at Sargent & Son Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m with the vigil service beginning at 4:00 p.m donations may be made in Raffaela’s name to the TBRHSC Foundation - ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Fund at https://www.healthsciencesfoundation.ca/memorial to help fund the purchase of Cough Assist machines which will provide comfort to those with respiratory conditions A Note of Appreciation from Raffaela’s Children We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported Raffaela over the years Your kindness and generosity have been a great comfort to us and we will always treasure and remember your thoughtful gestures A special note of gratitude goes to the healthcare workers and personal support staff who devoted themselves to Raffaela’s well-being and were committed to enhancing her quality of life Online condolences may be expressed at www.sargentandson.com Spring Campaign in Full Swing!Join us to reach our $60,000 goal Mass Propers for Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter: says the Lord; whoever comes to me will never hunger Preface II of Easter: It is truly right and just but in this time above all to laud you yet more gloriously when Christ our Passover has been sacrificed Through him the children of light rise to eternal life and the halls of the heavenly Kingdom are thrown open to the faithful; for his Death is our ransom from death and in his rising the life of all has risen every people exults in your praise and even the heavenly Powers sing together the unending hymn of your glory we believe that we shall also live with Christ Tuesday of the Third Week of Easter: O God who open wide the gates of the heavenly Kingdom to those reborn of water and the Holy Spirit pour out on your servants an increase of the grace you have bestowed they may lack nothing that in your kindness you have promised who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit » Enjoy our Liturgical Seasons series of e-books! After taking part in the Crusades against the Albigensians he used his inheritance to free Christian prisoners held by the Moors He later founded the Order of Our Lady of Mercy (Mercedarians) beginning in 1218 devoted to ransoming Christians John the Apostle was taken to Rome under the Emperor Domitian and plunged into a cauldron of boiling oil; by a striking miracle he came out safe and sound from this torture This disposition to forgive did not die with St but has continued to be one of the most characteristic virtues of the saint Benedict as related in the Dialogues of St that he was continuously and severely persecuted by a delinquent priest who lived in the neighborhood of the monastery in order to protect the virtue and the vocations of his disciples Benedict decided to abandon the site of his monastery and move to another location He and his monks had hardly left their monastery when word was brought that the persecutor had died suddenly Contrary to the expectation of the messenger who brought the news Benedict broke out in loud lamentations that his enemy had died suddenly and had not had an opportunity to repent The saints see so much more clearly than we the relative unimportance of the hardships and injustices we suffer in this world and the importance before all else of the sinner's being converted and repenting of his sins How long and how persistently we harbor grudges in our hearts against those who have offended us How difficult we find it to forgive freely and from our hearts Yet we proclaim ourselves to be Christians and to practice all the Christian virtues Do we forget that our Lord told us that if we expect our prayers to be heard and our sacrifices to be pleasing in the sight of God and go first and make peace with our brother Nor is the disposition to forgive our enemies peculiar only to the saints and martyrs of the ancient Church; nor should we expect it to be and if His disciples were commanded to forgive their enemies in His day Father Pro was executed in Mexico some years ago he was asked by his executioner if he had anything he wished to do or anything he wished to say before the sentence was executed Father Pro said that there was; he wished to be given an opportunity to pray for his executioners and to give them his blessing before he died During the persecutions in Spain during the late civil war one of the religious who was to be put to death by the communists was led to his death with his hands bound asked to be allowed to give his blessing to the members of the firing squad It is said that the officer in charge of the guard untied his hands and then swiftly struck off the hands of the priest with his sword raised his right arm and traced the sign of the cross over the heads of his murderers This is the true sign of the authentic martyr the characteristic mark of the true saint of the Church Who His own self bore our sins in His body upon the tree" (Epistle) The redemption of man as accomplished by Christ might have been accomplished in other ways but none of them would have been as perfect as the way Christ chose God might have forgiven man outright without requiring any satisfaction for sin This would have been a splendid manifestation of the infinite mercy of God but it would have ignored His infinite justice God might have refused redemption and forgiveness altogether and this would have been in complete conformity with His justice but it would not have satisfied His infinite mercy Perfect redemption required that both God's mercy and justice be satisfied Any act of satisfaction on his part would only have been of limited and finite value An act of reparation offered by a divine person would have been adequate since it would not have been offered by the offending party The only possibility of a perfect redemption was for the divine person to become incarnate could perform acts of infinite value; since he was a human being He could act in the name of the human race and offer an act of reparation which would be both adequate and authentic But the martyrdom of the latter Apostle called for a scene worthy of the event was not a sufficiently glorious land for such a combat whither Peter had transferred his Chair and where he died on his cross and where Paul had bowed down his venerable head beneath the sword alone deserved the honor of seeing the beloved disciple march on to martyrdom with that dignity and sweetness which are the characteristics of this veteran of the Apostolic College In the year 95 John appeared before the tribunal of pagan Rome the worship of a Jew who had been crucified under Pontius Pilate He was considered a superstitious and rebellious old man and it was time to rid Asia of his presence sentenced to an ignominious and cruel death A huge cauldron of boiling oil was prepared in front of the Latin Gate The sentence ordered that the preacher of Christ be plunged into this bath The hour had come for the second son of Salome to partake of his Master’s chalice the boiling liquid lost all its heat; the Apostle felt no scalding when they took him out again he felt all the vigor of his youthful years restored to him 2015Some are wondering why it took utility crews so long to cap a transmission line break that wasted 15 million gallons of water.SAN BRUNO but that is what happened on the Peninsula Millions of gallons of water were lost after a 54-inch regional transmission line broke Monday night in San Bruno The water main break was discovered shortly after 9:30 p.m at the Junipero Serra County Park in San Bruno "It appears that age is the cause of the break This pipe was built around 1927," Deborah Chilvers a spokesperson for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Crews were finally able to cap it 13 hours later after diverting the water which comes from the Crystal Springs Reservoir You can fill 20,000 bath tubs with one million gallons of water; now imagine 15 million gallons The amount lost represents 20 percent of the water that serves San Francisco in a day the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission decided it would be much worse to shut the line down used in San Bruno "It would have depressurized the system all the way down the line so all of the communities that were fed off this pipeline would no longer have had water and it's not only your home and drinking water it's all of those hydrants on the corner of every street," Tyrone Jue Keeping the system flowing is what helps keep the drinking water safe for residents "If the water gets depressurized then the system has to be chlorinated again so you need that chlorine residual in the pipes to keep the water quality where it needs to be," Jue said Because the break occurred inside the park the water was able to flow into an existing creek and eventually into a storm drain leading into the bay These kinds are events are covered by the water agency's emergency fund The discussions on Halloween highlight the dynamism of Italy’s contemporary culture capable of embracing new traditions while keeping its heritage alive a country deeply rooted in family and religious traditions has recently witnessed a significant shift in its cultural landscape has gradually weaved into the hearts and traditions of new generations As November 1st marks the so-called ‘Ponte dei morti,’ a bank holiday honoring the deceased Italians are increasingly anticipating the celebration on the night of October 31st For some, these narratives provide the perfect fodder for raising an accusatory eyebrow at Halloween and its Celtic origins. Remarkably, though, we unearth comparable customs in the southern regions of Italy where residents do something similar to carving pumpkins and illuminating them with flickering candles to dispel malevolent spirits have been etching pumpkins into eerie skull-like visages for generations The kids would merrily wander through the town “Mi lu pagati lu coccalu?”—a quaint way of inquiring Similar traditions sprout across the heel of the peninsula the first day of November is honored with pumpkins and peculiar rituals Local Catholic congregations embark on processions knocking on doors for food offerings to praise the departed This unique ceremony intertwines with an old belief: by placing candles within hollowed pumpkins they ensure that wandering spirits do not partake in the banquet This time-honored observance entices at least 20,000 visitors annually all eager to witness this rare and captivating tradition and media have also played an influential role in popularizing Halloween and pumpkins has become familiar to younger audiences through various media outlets While Halloween has not overshadowed local traditions Halloween shares a close connection with the religious holiday of All Saints’ Day The days are inextricably linked in a fusion of the sacred and the whimsical The reverence for departed souls remains paramount in many contexts even as Halloween revelries fill the air with laughter and celebrations Italians nowadays embrace Halloween through diverse means the streets come alive with costume parties and masquerades The little ones delight in trick-or-treating The culinary scene also gets a Halloween makeover with restaurants and bakeries serving spooky-themed delicacies This diversity showcases the adaptability of Italian culture and its capacity to embrace change while preserving its roots The introduction of Halloween to Italian culture has not been without its share of cultural clashes and debates Traditionalists often express concerns about the erosion of local traditions and the commercialization of Halloween highlight the often underrated dynamism of Italy’s contemporary culture whether you celebrate Halloween in Italy with a spooky masquerade or in the family warmth the essence remains the same: a love for culture Support our independent project We believe in telling quality stories about political, cultural, and social life in Italy, free from paywalls or (too many) ads. 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Donate Destinations Lifestyle Culture Happening Interviews Guest Posts Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Subscribe About Contact us Advertise with us Support us Privacy & cookie policy Terms & conditions Privacy Policy and in the website's Terms & Conditions rituals and festivals of the Calabrian 15th AugustTradition and folklore Midsummer festivals in Calabria are an experience of fun and conviviality not to be missed Whether one chooses the seaside or the mountains 15th August in Calabria is synonymous with large tables in the company of family and friends who often return from faraway places of emigration: festivals and religious feasts bonfires and all that a welcoming region knows how to give its visitors you too will be a guest in the family and not a tourist The Calabrian 15th August is a whirlwind of popular and religious festivals bursting with the traditional fireworks that end them late at night Many initiatives animate the liveliest week of the summer from the north to the south of the region: barbecues The historical significance seems to go back to a precise date when on the occasion of the Feriae Augusti the peasants could enjoy a break from work in the fields in honour of the Emperor Octavian Augustus the celebrations lasted throughout the month of August Today's sense is not so different: in Calabria sea and mountains are populated by holidaymakers eager to unplug from the city and work If you love getting lost amidst the bright colours and shouting of stalls and markets don't miss the traditional 15th August fairs in Calabria There is something for all tastes and in all provinces which celebrates 15th August with the Portosalvo Fair Fairs and markets are linked to the religious celebrations in honour of Our Lady of the Assumption into Heaven which is celebrated everywhere on 15 August and are often accompanied by the evocative boat processions of the "Madonna a mare" that are widespread in many coastal localities in Calabria: from the aforementioned Soverato and Vibo Marina via Catanzaro Lido and the Lakes of Sibari to Cassano all'Ionio in the province of Cosenza (to name but a few of the most famous) Another unmissable ingredient of 15th August in Calabria is food declined in dozens of typical festivals with products from the sea and the mountains A "must" of the mid-August week in Calabria are the Stocco festivals in the province of Reggio Calabria in Mammola and Cittanova (known as the "National Feast of Stocco") Two localities that put the same product on the table each with its own variations but both renowned for the excellent processing of stockfish which is a true regional gastronomic brand in these parts the Swordfish Festival is celebrated in the first week of August: this time we are in Bagnara Calabra another sacred place for traditional Calabrian fishing don't miss the big summer festivals that criss-cross all the provinces with concerts theatre festivals and outdoor performances in the region's most beautiful nature and archaeological parks To the faithful and fans of religious and popular traditions we recommend not to miss some of the most important 15th August Marian festivals in Calabria being recognised as a UNESCO Intangible Heritage Site is the evocative procession of the Varia di Palmi Borrowed from the more famous Varia di Messina following the miraculous twinning that united the two cities at the time of the plague (1575) the Varia di Palmi stages one of the most sumptuous so-called "large shoulder machines" in the Mediterranean: a huge 16-metre high sacred chariot representing the universe and the Assumption into Heaven of the Virgin carried on the shoulders of 200 bearers ('mbuttatùri) on top of which are tied tightly together small flesh-and-blood figurines San Rocco is the protector of travellers as a pilgrim and thaumaturge in his own right This heartfelt devotion is manifested in many Calabrian localities both in the province of Reggio Calabria (one on the Tyrrhenian Costa Viola Official iconography depicts him with a cloak ready to help the simple people he meets along the way is honoured with a long night-time torchlight procession and a series of sacred and profane celebrations that continue for several days But it is in Gioiosa Ionica that devotion to Saint Rocco finds one of its most fascinating popular expressions the celebrations culminate in the traditional votive dance accompanied by the so-called "drums of Saint Rocco" an event that combines Mediterranean music https://calabriastraordinaria.it/en/news/15th-august-in-calabria-between-the-sacred-and-the-profane You might be interested inTradition and folkloreJudaism in Calabria between faith, art and tradition2024-02-16 09:20:36 Content owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb Sign In Subscribe Now Thompson Funeral Service Ltd. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines Italy to Brunina (nee Bonazza) and Michele Ariganello he came to Canada as a teen growing up in Port Arthur He met Brenda Pacholczak and after five years together they were married on September 3 Joseph was a family man who loved and supported his wife and children his grandchildren were his pride and joy and he was happiest spending time with them Joe was a long time member of the Italian Society of Port Arthur where he loved playing pool and cards with friends He was an accomplished league bowler at Galaxy Lanes and enjoyed dancing with Brenda at the RCL Polish Combatants Hall and the Italian Cultural Centre Brenda and family spent many summers at their camp at Silver Lake where Joe was often the winner of the summer Bocce tournament Joseph was employed with the City of Thunder Bay in Parks and Recreation retiring in 1991 after many dedicated years Mellissa (Ralph) and Marianne (Logan); grandchildren Bruno (Adele) and Toni (Jose) as well as numerous nieces Joseph Ariganello will be held on Wednesday 2022 with family and friends gathering in St Margaret's Roman Catholic Church for the Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 6:00pm until 8:00pm in the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL 299 Waverley Street at Algoma with Vigil Prayers offered at 7:00pm in the chapel a recording will be available on everestofthunderbay.com beginning Thursday COVID-19 Protective measures are still being applied in group settings Masks or face coverings are required for those attending the service donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association would be appreciated It is with profound grief that we convey the loss of our beloved Marietta (Tassone) Larizza on Sunday in his great mercy placed his gentle hand on her after a sudden stroke befell her while in her favourite place to be- her ever flourishing garden Marietta devoted her life to her large and extended family traveling to Canada and settling in Port Arthur Her husband had procured a large rambling house on Waverley Street which she shared with her brothers and sisters Family was everything to her and she flourished while feeding and nourishing her loved ones Marietta added three more treasures to her chest; daughters Rosarina Her cup runneth over surrounded by her family and siblings She was an indulgent mother and mother-in-law who did her utmost to make our lives easier by having cooked and baked goods readily available when we hurriedly arrived at the homestead after school and work and great grandmother who showered us all with oodles of love and that cache of ever-present chocolates Most importantly she always said a kind word to those that needed it readily gave a kiss and embrace to mend a hurt and spent countless time with loved ones She was someone who was glad to listen to whatever her friends had to say and took the time to look at things their way This soft spoken and gentile woman nurtured all of us with traditional foods (and cookies!) Marietta is greatly mourned by her daughter Maria and husband Carmine Turco Michael (Melissa) and Steven (Kaley) Larizza She is also survived by her close-knit family; her brother Cosmo (Immacolata) Tassone Gina Tassone and Pina Tassone (Italy) along with numerous loved and loving nieces and nephews Marietta was predeceased by her husband Nazzareno (1987) parents Rosarina and Bruno Tassone (Italy) parents-in-law Maria Francesca and Rocco Larizza (Italy) brothers Giuseppe and wife Filomena Tassone brothers-in-law Bruno Larizza and Domenico Pisani (Italy) 2022 when family and friends will gather in St Church for the Funeral Mass beginning at 10:30 a.m Visitation for friends will be held on Sunday from 2:00- 4:00p.m Those wishing to attend the service virtually may do so at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKrnYYdUe8w Sign in Join now, it's FREE! To send flowers to the family of Antonio Tassone, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.