The patron of Maida is Saint Francis of Paola, celebrated every year on 2 April among the ruins of the Minim Friars' convent, with the Ciciarata: after Mass, pasta and chickpeas are distributed free to the faithful, in memory of the patron saint's charity. In years when 2 April falls during Holy Week, the feast is postponed. The feast is renewed on the third Sunday of July. The town also holds the Church of Santa Maria Cattolica.
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Saint Francis of Paola, patron of the Ciciarata
2 April 2027
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Maida celebrates Saint Francis of Paola on 2 April, with the Ciciarata: pasta and chickpeas are distributed free to the faithful among the ruins of the Minim Friars' convent, in memory of the saint's charity. The feast is renewed on the third Sunday of July.
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Saint Francis of Paola, patron of July
📅 Every year, on the third Sunday of July
Maida celebrates Saint Francis of Paola a second time on the third Sunday of July, after the Ciciarata of 2 April.
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