Festival of the Madonna dei Pescatori (Maria SS del Mare)
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Festival of the Madonna dei Pescatori (Maria SS del Mare)

03 Aug 2025
Sant'Agata di Militello — Messina (283)

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Edition 2025 — Madonna dei Pescatori

The 2025 edition of the Festival of the Madonna dei Pescatori took place on Sunday, August 3, in Sant'Agata di Militello. As per tradition, the statue of Maria SS. del Mare was carried in procession along Via Cosenz to the port and then embarked for the evocative sea procession at sunset, accompanied by the illuminated fishing boats along the Cosenz seafront, in an evening of great popular participation.

Festival of the Madonna dei Pescatori 2025

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, Sant'Agata di Militello renewed its appointment with the Festival of the Madonna dei Pescatori, dedicated to Maria Santissima del Mare. In the late afternoon, the statue was carried in procession along Via Cosenz to the port, where Holy Mass was celebrated.

At sunset, the traditional sea procession took place: the statue, embarked on a fishing boat, crossed the gulf accompanied by the illuminated and decorated boats of the local fleet, while the Cosenz Seafront was lit up for the occasion. Many faithful and vacationers followed the blessing of the fishermen and the sea, confirming the strong bond between the Nebrodi town and its maritime tradition.

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