Every year, Saint Reparata, the patron saint of Nice (and Florence), is celebrated with a procession that arrives at the Cathedral where the Pontifical High Mass is held at 10:30 AM. The gathering is scheduled for 9:30 AM at the City Hall.
Saint Reparata was a young Christian saint, virgin, and martyr from Caesarea in Palestine, who is believed to have died in 250 AD, during the reign of Emperor Decius (249-251 AD), in the brief but violent persecution he conducted against new religions, including Christianity.
The remains of the Saint were initially buried in a chapel located in the old town before being placed in 1690 in the cathedral built on the site of the former chapel. Consecrated in 1699, it was placed under Reparata’s protection, as evidenced by the painting that surmounts the high altar in the choir of the building.
After the religious service, authorities will lay wreaths at the War Memorial at Place Rossetti.
Subsequently, at 3:30 PM, a concert by the Harmony Orchestra will conclude the festivities.
