Reggio Calabria, March 29th, 2026 – the Delegation of Calabria celebrated the Holy Mass for Palm Sunday, in preparation for Easter. Before the Holy Mass, a large group of Knights and Dames including the Vice Delegate, Knight Grand Cross of Merit Dott. Aurelio Badolati, gathered in the very central piazza De Nava, where the blessing of the olive branches was performed by the parish priest of Santa Maria della Candelora Don Luigi Cannizzo, Vice Prior of the Delegation.

Afterwards, the participants proceeded in procession to the parish where the Mass was celebrated. Tradition holds that on Palm Sunday, during the Proclamation of the Gospel, the entire Passion of Jesus Christ is read in the first person. This reading was assigned to Don Luigi, with the participation of the Deacon and the Acolyte.

Following the Mass, the Knights and Dames provided lunch to the underprivileged members of the parish community. The initiative was organized by Knight Officer Antonino Campolo. Knight Badolati noted that this marked the second event of the parish’s dining program for the poor, inaugurated last month at the parish of San Luca Evangelista, located in the southern area of Reggio Calabria. The Vice Delegate also assured that such events would continue on a regular basis in other parishes, to ensure broad coverage across the territory.

After the meal, the participants exchanged greetings for the upcoming Holy Easter and in anticipation of the feast of our Patron Saint George, during which the Pontifical Celebration will take place.