Feast of Saint Philip of Agira
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Feast of Saint Philip of Agira

12 May 2025
Rodì Milici — Messina (283)

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Edition 2025 — Saint Philip of Agira

The 2025 edition of the Feast of Saint Philip of Agira took place in Rodì Milici (Messina) on May 12th, following the tradition that links the celebration of the co-patron saint to the rhythms of the countryside. In the morning, the statue was carried down from the small hilltop church to the Church of the Immaculate Conception; in the evening, the procession traversed the historic center accompanied by a brass band, with wheat ears between the statue's fingers, fireworks, and the traditional chant of the faithful. During the festivities, the Ancient Market Fair of local products and crafts was held.

The 2025 edition of the Feast of Saint Philip of Agira in Rodì Milici renewed the secular rite of May 12th. The day opened with the descent of the statue from the Church of Saint Philip on the hill to the Church of the Immaculate Conception; in the evening, the procession traveled through the village streets accompanied by the brass band, with the characteristic wheat ears placed between the statue's fingers.

At the end of the procession, fireworks illuminated the town sky, and the faithful, gathered on the steps, invoked the saint's protection with the traditional chant. During the feast days, the village hosted the Ancient Market Fair of Saint Philip, featuring local food and wine products, local crafts, and the traditional livestock market.

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