Our trip was scheduled so that we’d be in Catania of the Feast of Sant’Agata, which is one of the largest religious festivals in the world. Its procession lasts for three days as devotees of the city’s patron saint celebrate. It is impossible for me to describe the entire event – it’s easier for me to show a few tiny scenes. Like this one.

One of the traditions is that devotees purchase candles from vendors who follow the procession, pushing carts like this one.

Feast of Sant’Agata
Catania, Sicily
photographed 2.4.2025