Monaco’s Christian community will come together to host the 54th Ecumenical Fair – the Kermesse Œcuménique for French speakers – in early December. The charitable event will raise funds for several parishes and associations in the Principality.
Monaco’s long-standing Ecumenical Fair will return to the Chapiteau de Fontvieille on Saturday 7th December.
Established in 1969, the annual event is now held under the presidency of Princess Caroline and serves as a key fundraising initiative for several parishes and associations in Monaco.
The Fair is organised by local groups such as the Paroisse Saint-Nicolas, the Société Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Monaco, the Greek Orthodox Church, the Association de l’Église Réformée de Monaco, St Paul’s Anglican Church congregation and the British Association of Monaco. The proceeds from the event will go towards supporting their numerous charitable activities.
The Kermesse Œcuménique will run from 10am to 6pm and offer a wide variety of items for sale, including clothing, toys, household goods, books in multiple languages, Christmas decorations and food. Donations of items to be sold at the event can be dropped off at the venue on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th December between 12pm and 6pm.
A tombola will be held at the end of the day.
The Ecumenical Fair has long been regarded as a staple of the Principality’s Christmastime calendar and unites the local community each year for a day of charitable giving.
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