In the Sanctuary of Saints Cosmas and Damian two wooden stautes are venerated, dating back to the 17th Century. The devotion of the twin physicians, coming from the East, arrived in Italy in the 6th Century with the Basilian monks. It is possible to connect the veneration for Cosmas and Damian in Massafra (like elsewhere) with an ancient devotion for the two Dioscures Castor and Pollux. Very interesting, from a ritual perspective, is the “Scamisciata” parade, which takes place on the 27th of September.
Massafra. Santi Medici Cosma e Damiano
CARNEVALE, LAURA
2012-01-01
Abstract
In the Sanctuary of Saints Cosmas and Damian two wooden stautes are venerated, dating back to the 17th Century. The devotion of the twin physicians, coming from the East, arrived in Italy in the 6th Century with the Basilian monks. It is possible to connect the veneration for Cosmas and Damian in Massafra (like elsewhere) with an ancient devotion for the two Dioscures Castor and Pollux. Very interesting, from a ritual perspective, is the “Scamisciata” parade, which takes place on the 27th of September.File in questo prodotto:
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