L'Ardia di San Costantino Festival, Sedilo
An annual re-enactment of Costantino il Grande's victory over Massenzio in the year 312 in Rome
Category Rites and Rituals
This dangerous yearly race is run by brave horsemen atop their faithful steeds, re-enacting Costantino il Grande's victory over Massenzio in the year 312 in Rome.
Participants include riders representing Constantino and the Massenzio, costumed flag men and a fairly believable army doing their best to thwart the efforts of Massenzio. The roles are played by villagers who wait years, even decades, for the privilege. The end is still always a surprise.
The faithful make pilgrimages to Sedilo from all over Sardinia. Constantino's victory means Christianity's survival for another year.
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- Address Sedilo, Oristano, Italy
- Rough Guide to Sardinia
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