Arcigay remembered January 13th the gay Sicilian intellectual Alfredo Ormando with the symbolic launch from Piazza Pio XII of a bunch of yellow and orange gerberas near the colonnade of St. Peter's, where On January 13, 11 years old, the writer committed suicide by setting himself on fire in protest against the homophobia of the Vatican hierarchy and the intolerance towards homosexuals..
”"On the World Day for Dialogue between Religions and Homosexuality, we want to remember Alfredo Ormando who for us represents a martyr of the homosexual movement", said the national head for the day and for dialogue of the association during the sit-in promoted by Arcigay Roma. Charles Guarino.
”We are producing – continued Guarino – a documentary on the meaning of this day to ensure that Alfredo's dramatic story reaches all of Italy and that he is remembered not only on the anniversary of his death but all year round.".
”After 11 years,” Guarino concluded, “we still find ourselves in a situation where homosexual people are victims of religious fanaticism. Nothing has changed since his death”.
In addition to Arcigay Roma, members of the Massimo Consoli Foundation and Arcilesbica Roma also participated in the day of commemoration and reflection.
