Easter Sunday is the day most characteristic in the ancient city of Modica, where the meeting takes place between the Virgin Mary and the Risen Christ. At about 10 am by the Church of St. Mary of Bethlehem starts a procession with the statue of the Risen Christ accompanied by the local band...

The veneration of the saint is very old.
In Modica, the cult began around 1090 when Count Roger de Hauteville, victorious over the Saracens, erected on the ruins of a church dedicated to Holy Cross, the first temple in honor of the Holy Martyr, which had appeared during the battle to fight...

The June 29 in Modica (RG) is held the Feast of St. Peter & Paul, patron of the city.

The procession of the holy relics of St. Peter & Paul are brought in a silver arm and make procession to the 12 holy statue saints in front of the church.
The feast of St. Peter's is...