Festival of the Most Holy Crucifix
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Festival of the Most Holy Crucifix

13 Sep 2025 — 14 Sep 2025
Gioia del Colle — Bari (272)

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Edition 2025 — Most Holy Crucifix Gioia

In 2025, Gioia del Colle once again renewed its devotion to the Most Holy Crucifix, with religious celebrations linked to the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross on September 14th. The rites took place in the Church of Sant'Antonio, as part of the broader Joha AeStas 2025 summer program promoted by the Municipality and local associations.

Festival of the Most Holy Crucifix 2025

The 2025 edition of the Festival of the Most Holy Crucifix in Gioia del Colle was held in mid-September, around the day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (September 14th), confirming a devotional appointment deeply rooted in the Murgia community.

The celebrations took place in the Church of Sant'Antonio, also known as the Church of the Crucifix, where the venerated wooden simulacrum attributed to Fra Angelo da Pietrafitta is kept. Moments of prayer, solemn services, and community events accompanied the festival, which was included in the city's Joha AeStas 2025 summer calendar, featuring over fifty events spanning culture, music, and religious traditions.

Where does it take place — Most Holy Crucifix Gioia

Chiesa di Sant'Antonio (del Crocifisso)

Most Holy Crucifix Gioia in brief

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