Our Lady of the Fire
Our Lady of the Fire is an early 15th-century image of the Madonna and Child, venerated by Catholics in Forlì and considered by them to be the protector of salt workers since the 17th century.She is the patroness saint of Forli.
History
This early Italian devotional print was displayed in a school in Forli. It survived the 1428 fire that destroyed the school, and was subsequently venerated and moved to the city's cathedral, Santa Croce.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. 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.