Feast of Saint Erasmus

Saint Erasmus, also known as Saint Elmo, was bishop of Formia, Italy. A great miracle-worker, he was martyred during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian and died around 303. A protector of pregnant women, he became the patron saint of sailors after continuing to preach despite being struck by lightning. This legendary episode prompted sailors to invoke him during storms and tempests. The electrical discharges appearing at the top of the masts were then perceived as signs of divine protection, and called "Saint Elmo's fires". - Saint Erasmus celebrations, 2026 edition - 1:30pm-4pm, Awareness-raising stands for primary, middle and high school students 2pm-3pm, Interactive conference "Plastic pollution: challenges and prospects" - Council Chamber 4pm-6pm, Stands and visit to the scientific catamaran - Open to the public 5pm, Wreath-laying ceremony - Port des pêcheurs 6pm, Mass with confreres - Church of the Immaculate Conception At 6:45 pm, Procession through town to Quai d'Orléans, with stops at the fishermen's oratory and the Halle, followed by a blessing at sea from the Môle. 8:30pm, Concert by the group Sumenta Nova, fishermen's and yachtsmen's soup - Place Paoli 9:30-11 p.m., Live underwater and Ciné'Mare screening - Plage de L'Isula