Feast of the Most Holy Saviour
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Feast of the Most Holy Saviour

08 Aug 2025 — 25 Aug 2025
Militello in Val di Catania — Catania (287)

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Edition 2025 — Feast of the Most Holy Saviour

In August 2025, Militello in Val di Catania celebrated its patron saint, the Most Holy Saviour, according to tradition: the Cantata on August 8th, the novena, the vigil on the 17th, and the great feast on August 18th with the procession of the fercolo, children dressed in red towards Monte Calvario, and the traditional fireworks, concluding with the octave on August 25th.

2025 Edition

The 2025 Feast of the Most Holy Saviour took place in Militello in Val di Catania, in the province of Catania, throughout the patronal celebrations. The Cantata on August 8th opened the calendar with the evening procession of the painting of Christ the Saviour, followed by the novena and the vigil on August 17th.

On August 18th, the Patron Saint's Day, after the solemn Pontifical Mass, the fercolo of the Saviour left the Mother Church for the procession, accompanied by children dressed in red walking towards Monte Calvario, amidst 101 cannon shots and fireworks. The celebrations concluded with the octave on August 25th, confirming the vitality of one of the most beloved religious festivals in the Val di Noto.

Where does it take place — Feast of the Most Holy Saviour

Chiesa Madre San Nicolò e Santissimo Salvatore

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, 95043 Militello in Val di Catania

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Feast of the Most Holy Saviour in brief

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