🔔 The Italian Almanac

November 9

Stories and curiosities for November 9, from the Italy of a thousand bell towers.

No story for this day yet: here are the towns celebrating and the village of the day.

🎉 Celebrations today in… 13

13 towns with a guide celebrate their patron saint on November 9

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Patron saint festival In 13 days 📍 Gallodoro

Feast of Saint Theodore

📅 Every year, on 9 November

On 9 November Gallodoro celebrates its patron Saint Theodore; the municipal territory includes Monte Pietrabianca, on the Ionian side of the Peloritani mountains.

Patron saint festival In 13 days 📍 Cerenzia

Feast of Saint Theodore of Amasea

📅 Every year, on 9 November

On 9 November Cerenzia celebrates its patron Saint Theodore of Amasea, to whom the Cattedrale di San Teodoro in the historic centre is dedicated.

Patron saint festival In 13 days 📍 Roiate

Feast of the Holy Saviour

📅 Every year, on 9 November

On 9 November Roiate celebrates its patron, the Holy Saviour; the town is also home to the Chiesa di San Benedetto.

Patron saint festival In 13 days 📍 Rizziconi

Saint Theodore, patron of the Affruntata

📅 Every year, on 9 November; Holy Week brings the popular Affruntata feast

Rizziconi celebrates Saint Theodore of Amasea on 9 November, in the church dedicated to him. During Holy Week, the popular feast known as the Affruntata is celebrated, with processions and re-enactments.