Christmas Mass in Florence: where and when

Christmas celebrations in the city's most beautiful churches

Chants, celebrations and vigils accompany the faithful on feast days. Let's discover the times of the liturgies in the most beautiful churches in Florence.

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore

A rich calendar of events in Florence's symbolic place, the Duomo. Tuesday 24 December 5.15 p.m. First Vespers, 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass, 11 p.m. Christmas Vigil and midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, Cardinal Archbishop presiding. Wednesday 25 December Christmas of the Lord: 10 a.m. Morning Lauds, 10.30 a.m. Holy Mass, Cardinal Archbishop presiding. Ernest Simoni with Papal blessing and plenary indulgence, 5.15 p.m. sung Vespers, 6 p.m. Holy Mass.

Basilica of Santa Croce

Until 24 December Novena in preparation for the Solemnity of the Lord's Christmas, at 18.00 Holy Mass with reflection. 25 and 26 December, the monumental complex is closed to visits. The basilica alone is open to the faithful, for worship and Holy Masses, in the morning from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and in the afternoon from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Holy Masses are held at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Abbey of San Miniato al Monte

The oldest church in Florence on 24 December opens its doors at 10.45 p.m. for the Canto delle Vigilie and the customary Midnight Mass. On Wednesday 25 December there will be a Mass at 8.30 a.m., one at 10 a.m., one at 11.30 a.m. and one at 5.30 p.m. All celebrations are in Gregorian chant.

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

In the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella on Tuesday 24 December at 11.45 p.m. there will be a Christmas Eve Mass.

Church of Santa Maria del Carmine

In the Oltrarno neighbourhood, you can choose the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine for Christmas Mass on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 at 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 12 noon and 6 p.m.