Sabbatum in Traditione Symboli
When the “Symbol of Faith” is presented to Catechumens
Eucharist mass at 9.30am and 5.30pm
- 5.30pm Blessing of olive tree branches and Palm Sunday Vigil Mass
- 8pm Vigil in Traditione Symboli with the Catechumens and young people of the city of
Milan presided over by His Excellency Monsignor Archbishop
Opening of Duomo at 7.15pm
This day recalls the ancient rite of the Delivery (Traditio) of the Symbol of faith (the text of the Credo, synthesis of the entire Christian faith) to the Catechumens, so that they could learn it by heart and thus express their profession of faith before receiving Baptism on Easter night.
During the Vigil in Traditione Symboli, which represents the diocesan celebration of World Youth Day, the Archbishop meets young people in Duomo and renews the rite of the Delivery of the Credo to Catechumens, who will receive the Christian Sacraments of Initiation at Easter.
It is possible to follow the vigil mass (5.30pm) and the Vigil in Traditione Symboli (8pm) live on television on the digital terrestrial channel 195 and in streaming on the Diocese of Milan website (www.chiesadimilano.it).