Feast of Saint George the Martyr and Saint Mary of the Greeks

2025 Edition

The 2025 edition of the patronal feast of Locorotondo was celebrated at the beginning of May, with the traditional date (late April) shifted due to its proximity to Easter. On April 23rd, the enthronement of the sacred images took place in the Mother Church, followed by the preparation triduum from May 1st to 3rd.

On Saturday, May 3rd, the solemn 'Dono a San Giorgio' ceremony took place, with the civic procession departing from the Town Hall to the Mother Church and the display of the saint's relics. On Sunday, May 4th, the main day, the Eucharistic concelebration presided over by Archbishop Emeritus Msgr. Rocco Talucci preceded the evening procession of the patron saints' statues through the town streets. The festival was accompanied by the "Carmelo Curri" and "F.lli Caramia" brass bands, illuminations along Corso XX Settembre, the morning pyrotechnic salute, and the concluding fireworks display at the sports field, managed by the Itria Fireworks company of Martina Franca.

2025 Program

• April 23 - Enthronement of the sacred images in the Mother Church (6:00 PM)
• May 1-3 - Evening preparation triduum in the Mother Church
• May 3 (Saturday) - 'Dono a San Giorgio' ceremony: civic procession from the Town Hall to the Mother Church, offering of the votive candle, and display of relics
• May 4 (Sunday) - Morning pyrotechnic salute; Eucharistic concelebration; evening procession of the patrons; fireworks at the sports field

• 'Dono a San Giorgio' ceremony with display of relics
• Procession of the patrons with the Ladies of the Odegitria and the Knights of Saint George
• Brass bands, illuminations, and funfair in the historic center
• Concluding fireworks at the sports field