The roads of St. Matthew: ELEA-VELIA, CASALVELINO, RUTINO, CAPACCIO, SALERNO

The itinerary is focused on the places of the translation of the relics of St. Matteo recovered, according to the tradition, among the ruins of Velia.Moved to Casal Velino from the bishop Atanasio, they were preserved here near the actual church devoted to the Saint, before being moved to Capaccio and then to Salerno where they are still guarded.
During the translation, it is narrated that the pilgrims were stopped along the journey to Rutino, and in the place of their standstill a source mysteriously gushed out to give water to the carriers of the sacred relics.
The itinerary finishes to Salerno, in the crypt of the Cathedral of St. Matteo and it is developed on the occasion of its solemn celebrations.
Only available on 21 September, day of the Feast of Saint Matthew.

TIMING:

• 9 a.m.:
  participants' meeting in the Chili square in front of the House of the Mayor. Departure for Velia on a great tourism bus. Visit of the archaeological area.
• 11 a.m.:
  Departure for Casal Velino and visit of the church of Saint Matteo.
• 12 a.m.:
  Departure for Rutino. Visit to the famous fountain and lunch in restaurant tasting typical products of the territory
• 3 p.m:
  Departure for Capaccio, visit of the Santuary of Madonna of pomegranate and of the sarcofague of Saint.
• 5 p. m.:
  Departure for Salerno and visit of the Cathedral taking part to the solemn celebrations for the Saint.
• 9 p.m.:
  Reentry
  

In collaboration with our partner Travel Agency: Taddeo Travel Srl Il Filo di Arianna, Capaccio (SA) - Italy.

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