ST. EFISIO FESTIVITY. Since three centuries the day of St. Efisio, the parton of Sardinia, which fails on May the first, has been solemnly observed by the natives, who gather in Cagliari from every corner of the island, wearing their traditional polychromous costumes. In the remote 1656, Cagliari escaped a terrible plague: that is why ever since a long procession start from that town up to Pula, the place of the martyrdom, and escort the relic of the Sardinian Patron, hoisted on a cart dragged by oxen in festal trim.
Dated 1957 Aug 08.
Also known as Saint Ephysius.
27 авг 2024
