Celestinian Forgiveness celebrated in L'Aquila amid the COVID-19 in L'Aquila

The 726th Perdonanza Celestiniana ( Celestinian Forgiveness ) took place regularly despite the restrictions due to the Coronavirus emergency, in L'Aquila, Italy, on August 28, 2020. The Holy Door of the Basilica of Santa Maria di Collemaggio in L'Aquila has been opened, a historical-religious event considered a precursor of the Jubilee, which every year celebrates the plenary indulgence that Pope Celestine V wanted in 1294. "This city faces risk with awareness as it must be done - says the mayor of L'Aquila, Pierluigi Biondi - and nothing stops. There was the ignition of the tripod with the Morrone Fire, there were events. Today this rather particular procession takes place in which the extras are stationary and people move, unlike in past years. There will be the reading of Pope Celestine V's bull, the opening of the Holy Door. This is a city that never stops in the face of adversity and is a message of hope for the whole country " The Parade of the Bull, this year static to respect, particularly impressive with the extras standing along Viale di Collemaggio and the public passing in front of it. Two hundred and fifty figures from the historical groups of the L'Aquila area and the province of L'Aquila arranged in costume along the route. For limited public access, an entry method has been prepared with electronic bracelets, one of the forms adopted for compliance with the containment regulations of the Covid-19 contagion, the security plans and the provisions of the competent authorities for carrying out the celebrations.