Religious holidays

FÊTES DE PÂQUES : PROCESSIONS GRANITOLA ET CHRIST ROI

FÊTES DE PÂQUES : PROCESSIONS GRANITOLA ET CHRIST ROI

“The “”Granitola”” ceremony, a snail-shaped procession which meanders slowly through the streets of Corte, takes place on the evening of Maundy Thursday. On the evening of Good Friday, Christ and the Virgin Mary are paraded through the...
SAINT THEOPHILE DE CORTE

SAINT THEOPHILE DE CORTE

Blaise de Signori or Saint Theophile was born in 1676 in Corte. Patron saint of Corsica, he is also the patron saint of the town. He was canonised in 1930. Théophile de Corte is celebrated every 19 May. Programme for 19 May 2025: 16:30: Procession. 6pm: Mass in the...