Today it was presented In the‘Auditorium del Parco dell’Aquila, the artistic and institutional program of the 728th Celestinian Perdonanza, being held from August 23 to August 30 ADand the capital of Abruzzo. The press conference took place in the presence of Chairman of the Forgiveness Committeethisindigo Pierluigi Biondiof Committee Coordinatorthe Deputy Mayor Raffaele Daniele he was born in Artistic Directorthe Master Leonardo De Amicis.
Already recognized which one Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity In 2019, for the first time in history, the Perdonanza will welcome the Holy Father, Pope Franciswho will personally open the Holy Door on August 28 to celebrate the plenary indulgence requested by Pope Celestine V in 1294.
“The presence of Pope Francis gives this issue of Celestinian Forgiveness a universal character that fills us with pride and emotion,” he said Mayor of L’Aquila Pierluigi Biondi. “For the first time in history, a Pope will open the Holy Door of the Basilica of Collemaggio to begin the first Jubilee of Christianity, renewed every August 28 for 728 years. The culmination of an aspiration that has been awaited for centuries, which, together with the institutional and artistic program of undeniable quality, represents an exceptional growth opportunity for L’Aquila
planetary visibility. In addition, this year’s Forgiveness will be the ideal setting for the first edition of the Forgiveness Prize, inspired by Celestine V’s moral message on forgiveness and by Pope Francis’ powerful reminders of individual and collective commitment to peace among peoples assigned to those who work daily to defend rights and promote dialogue between different cultures. From the beginning we believed in the need to give a new imprint to forgiveness, whose growth, which culminated three years ago with the recognition of the Intangible Cultural Heritage by Unesco, not only by that of the Curia of L’Aquila and by the value of the artistic proposals, but also by the great affection that the whole municipality, year after year, increasingly reserves for the oldest event in the history of L’Aquila.
At the presentation of the program of the 728th Celestinian Forgiveness, the Deputy Mayor Raffaele Daniele, Coordinator of the Forgiveness Committee, who said: “The presence of Pope Francis, who will recite the Angelus in the churchyard of the Basilica of Collemaggio and then open the Holy Door, will draw great attention to the eagle preparing to inaugurate an unprecedented output in the history of to experience forgiveness Celestiniana. The municipality of L’Aquila faces the very strict organizational protocol with the utmost commitment in order to allow all religious, civil and artistic events to be carried out in the best possible way. The presence of the Pope, the institutional and artistic programs of absolute depth, the exhibitions of internationally renowned artists, the undisputed and growing success of past editions, together with the recognition of Perdonanza as an intangible heritage of Unesco, granted three years ago, allow us around the ambition to seal, to carry the oldest jubilee of Christianity beyond the national borders”.
It will be a forgiveness on behalf of quality events: “The artistic program of this epoch-making edition of the Celestinian Forgiveness is the result of the work done over the last five years by the conscious and ambitious management that I have the honor to represent.” , he said the artistic director, the master Leonardo De Amicis. “An artistic direction oriented towards an exclusive path with a strong cultural appeal, able to welcome, unite and breathe new life into the community through art, music and drama. The most awaited moment is undoubtedly the arrival of the Pope, a presence that gives exceptional value to all the scheduled performances. The final event will be celebrated with a concert by a great artist like Claudio Baglioni, who will perform in a musical journey narrated by the musicians of the L’Aquila Conservatory”.
Friday 12 August Instead, the 11:00 a.m. press conference is always shown in the park’s auditorium the Path of Fire by Morrone, the traditional torchlight procession organized by the Celestinian movement and the historic parade. It will be possible to follow the conference by connecting to the Celestinian Forgiveness Facebook page.
Below is the institutional program presented during the press conference:
Friday 19 Augustat 11.00 in the Basilica of Collemaggio, it will be the inauguration of the Amphitheater of the Holy Doorwhile sunday 21along with Mayor of L’Aquila, Pierluigi Biondi, the city’s Archbishop, the Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, there ABAP Superintendent for L’Aquila and Teramo, Cristina Collettini, and the Director of the Munda, Federica Zalabrathe Madonna and Child by Saturnino Gatti following its restoration and repositioning on an innovative earthquake-resistant base, which took place 13 years after the earthquake.
Monday 22 Augustat 6.00 p.m. in the Rivera Room of Palazzo Fibbioni, the hand over from the Dama, the Giovin Signore and the Lady of the Cross of the 727th edition to the figures chosen for the 2022 edition.
Tuesday 23 August at 18.00, from the four cantons, the Procession of the Bull which will cross the historic center of L’Aquila from the Town Hall to the Basilica of Collemaggio, escorted by the Mayor of L’Aquila, Pierluigi Biondi, by the civil, military and religious authorities, as well as by the historic citizens and groups of guests , and by the Morrone Fire Torch. Aside from that, the ignition of the tripod of peace will herald the beginning of 728° Celestine Forgiveness.
Wednesday 24 Augustat 11:00 a.m. in the park’s auditorium Forgiveness Award – Special Edition, during which there will be presentation of the profit preview, To be assigned to men and women who work daily to defend the weakest, in dialogue between different cultures, in humanitarian action, in defense of egalitarian rights, in affirming peace and the progress of peoples. pwill participate Mayor of L’Aquila, Pierluigi Biondi, the city’s Archbishop, the Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, the goldsmith Paolo Mazzeschi and the Forgiveness Committee.
Thursday 25 August at 18h at the Church of San Silvestro, the Delivery of the Cross of Forgiveness and the Pastoral Care of Forgiveness. The organization is a curadi Laura Caliendo
Friday 26 Augustat 11.00 a.m. at Palazzo Fibbioni (Sala Rivera), the event will take place “L’Aquila City of Forgiveness“, in which the Forgiveness Committee. The presentation of the publication will be given to the Cardinals who will accompany them Pope Francis on the occasion of the Celestine forgiveness.
Sunday 28 August it will be there Pastoral visit by Pope Francis and the opening of the Holy Door.
The program with the modalities of participation has already been announced. More information on security and access will be announced in the coming days.
Monday 29 August at 6.00 p.m. (Piazzale della Basilica di Collemaggio), the Closing of the Holy Door and the Procession of the Return of the Bull of Forgiveness which will reach the municipal seat of Palazzo Fibbioni. Due to the occasion Stationary Holy Mass with the closing rite of Holy Door and the Return of the Bull of Forgiveness. The Holy Mass is presided over by His Eminence Cardinal Giuseppe Petrocchi, Archbishop of L’Aquila.
For what concern artistic programit will be a week full of unmissable events including concerts, shows and magical events:
Tuesday 23 Augustat 21.30 at the Teatro del Perdono, with “A song for the rebirth of future and peace”there will be the opening event designed by Master Leonardo De Amicis and written with Paul Logli, made in L’Aquila for L’Aquila. The unmissable event, which aims to highlight the main themes of the Forgiveness Ceremony by combining the elements of earth with history and music, will see exceptional artists on stage: Diodato, Roberto Vecchioni, Gaia, LDA, Tony Hadley, Anna Foglietta, Daniele Pecci and other. He will be responsible for running the evening Lorena BianchettiEl‘Orchestra of the Conservatory “A.Casella” of L’Aquilaformed by the Schola Cantorum S. Sisto and from Chorale L’Aquiladirected by Master Leonardo De Amiciswill be the soundtrack to this extraordinary event.
Wednesday 24 August, at 9.30 p.m. in Piazza del Duomo, dance will be the protagonist at the second edition of the Grand Gala of the Étoile Internazionale, presented by Veronica Maya. The testimony of the event born in L’Aquila Art Nouveau Dance Center, Sara Eleanor AbbagnatoÉtoile dell’Opera di Paris and Director of the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma and will perform: Stephane Bullion (Etoile Opera di Paris), Ida Praetorius (Principal Royal Danish Ballet), Jacopo Bellussi (Principal Royal Danish Ballet), Luigi Crispino (Soloist of the New York City Ballet), Elizaveta Barkalova (guest principal of the Ballet Magdeburg, formerly principal dancer of the Donbass Opera in Ukraine), Alice Mariani (Primaballerina Teatro alla Scala), Mattia Semperboni (principal dancer of the Milan Scala), Michele Esposito (winner the dance section “Amici di Maria De Filippi”, Michele Satriano (principal dancer at the Rome Opera House), Simone Agrò (soloist at the Rome Opera House).
The evening of Thursday August 25th dedicated to music and dance with “The eagle is playing’, which will delight audiences with exceptional music events, performances, dance and art throughout the historic city centre.
Friday 26th of August in the Piazza del Duomo, at 21.30 there is “Fabri Fibra in concert“.
Finally, obviously, the August 30that the Teatro del Perdono at 9.30 p.m., the last evening of 728. Celestinian Forgivenesswho wants to be a big hug for music, art, culture Claudio Baglioni in “Peace be with us“. Accompanied by the artist, great name of the Italian song that has penetrated the hearts of Italians with his successesOrchestra of the “A.Casella” Conservatory of L’Aquilaunder the direction of Master Leonardo De Amicis.