Our Lady of the Fire

It survived the 1428 fire that destroyed the school, and was subsequently venerated and moved to the city's cathedral, Santa Croce.

[3] In memory of the fire, one or more small lights are displayed from the windows of the houses of Forlì during the night on 4 and 5 February.

[4] The streets between the main squares are lined with stands selling sweets, clothing, and games.

The Piadina della Madonna is an oval-shaped sweet bread with anise seeds.

"O Lord, You miraculously protected and preserved the image of the Mother of Your beloved Son from the destruction of fire.

The Madonna of the Fire (late 14th or early 15th century)
Page from the chronicle of Giovanni di Mastro Pedrino relating to the miraculous event (15th century)