The Cult of the Santuzze
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The Cult of the Santuzze

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The religious identity of Sicily has for a long time been tied to powerful female patron saints, who are believed to protect cities from plague and lava. The massive, theatrical processions (like the Festino of Palermo) associated with their worship serve as a release valve for social tension, and as a display of communal unity. These rituals are the heartbeat of Sicilian public life, reinforcing social cohesion.

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  1. Confessionalism
  2. The Cult of the Santuzze

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merged_culture_group_contains_culture = culture:sicilian
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}
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