Vara of Saint Felix carried in procession through the streets of Nicosia

May • Religious

San Felice Pilgrimage Trail

Annual pilgrimage organised by the Friars Minor Capuchins of Nicosia. An existing route through the places of the saint's life. Dates and registrations managed directly by the religious community.

© Fabio (local photographer), 31 May 2025

Historical archive

Past editions

Browse past editions of San Felice Pilgrimage Trail: what happened, who came, what was reported.

Edition202630-31 May 2026

Edition held during the weekend of the Feast of Saint Felix. The programme remained the traditional one curated by the Friars Minor Capuchins: two walking stages between Friary, Sanctuary of Carmelo and Calvary, evening vigil, solemn Mass on 31 May. Attendance in line with previous years, with parish groups from Enna, Catania and Palermo.

AttendanceDati di affluenza in fase di consolidamento

Memorable moments

  • Saturday stage from the Friary to the Sanctuary of Carmelo (~8 km)
  • Evening vigil open to citizens
  • Solemn Mass on 31 May led by the Bishop of Nicosia
Edition202531 May - 1 June 2025

Pilgrimage confirmed on the traditional route, with the great **Procession of Saint Felix** on 31 May. The saint's vara left the Sanctuary at the Capuchin Friary and was carried on the shoulders of the faithful through the historic centre to Calvary and back. Registrations handled directly by the Friary. A year marked by significant participation of young people from the diocesan parishes.

AttendanceDati di affluenza in fase di consolidamento

Memorable moments

  • 31 May procession with the saint's vara through the historic centre
  • Involvement of the Diocese's youth group
  • Vigil with pilgrims' testimonies
  • Delegations from the Capuchins of Mistretta and Palermo
Procession of Saint Felix 2025, the vara leaves the Sanctuary
© Foto territorio Nicosia, 31 May 2025
The vara of Saint Felix carried through the streets of Nicosia
© Fabio (local photographer), 31 May 2025
Faithful in procession behind the vara of Saint Felix
© Fabio (local photographer), 31 May 2025
The crowd in the square during the Saint Felix procession
© Siviero (local photographer), 31 May 2025

A route, not a product

The San Felice Trail is a pilgrimage, not a tourist trek. The community of the Friars Minor Capuchins of Nicosia organises it each year around the Feast of Saint Felix on 31 May, choosing dates according to the liturgical calendar and the community’s availability.

Vivi Nicosia does not manage registrations for the Trail and does not sell it as a package. We describe it as an existing route and help make it known, but registration goes directly through the Capuchins.

Who it’s for

For pilgrims who experience the Trail as a spiritual journey. It is not designed for light religious tourism or for secularised audiences: those who approach do so in a spirit the religious community is used to accompanying.

How to inquire

  • Capuchin Friary of Nicosia — direct communication for programme and registration.
  • Pro Loco of Nicosia — logistics for non-residents (accommodation, transfers).
  • Tourism Office — for any linked stay package (in construction).

Dates

The 2027 edition will presumably take place in the week of 31 May (date of the Feast of Saint Felix). Exact dates will be published by the Capuchins on the community’s official channels in March 2027.

See also the Capuchin Friary page.

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