Feast of the Most Holy Crucifix - Invention of the Holy Cross
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Feast of the Most Holy Crucifix - Invention of the Holy Cross

30 Apr 2025 — 03 May 2025
Monteiasi — Taranto (073)

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Edition 2025 — Feast of the Most Holy Crucifix (May)

In 2025, Monteiasi once again celebrated the "little feast" of the Most Holy Crucifix in early May, marking the Invention of the Holy Cross. The preparatory triduum led to the day of May 3rd, featuring a solemn mass and the procession of the statue through the town, accompanied by the traditional brass band, illuminations, and fireworks organized by the Patronal Festival Committee.

2025 Edition

In May 2025, the community of Monteiasi renewed its devotion to the Most Holy Crucifix with the feast of the Invention of the Holy Cross, the so-called "little feast" of May 3rd. After the preparatory triduum in the Mother Church of Saint John the Baptist, the sanctuary of the Crucifix, the faithful gathered for the solemn Eucharistic celebration and the procession of the statue through the streets of the center.

As per tradition, the religious dimension intertwined with the secular: the brass band concert, the illuminations, and the fireworks, organized by the Patronal Festival Committee, accompanied a celebration deeply rooted in the identity of this small town in the province of Taranto.

Where does it take place — Feast of the Most Holy Crucifix (May)

Chiesa Matrice di San Giovanni Battista (Santuario del Santissimo Crocifisso)

Largo Crocifisso, 74020 Monteiasi

Feast of the Most Holy Crucifix (May) in brief

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