Madonna delle Grazie Festival
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Edition 2025 — Madonna delle Grazie
How it went in 2025
The 2025 edition of the Madonna delle Grazie Festival in Sanarica (LE) took place over four days, from September 6 to 9, combining religious devotion with a grand village festival.
It opened on Saturday, September 6, with Holy Mass in the Sanctuary square and an evening of music. On Sunday, September 7, after the day's Masses, an outdoor Mass was held in Piazza Martini, followed by the evening procession through the village streets. On Monday, September 8, the day of the feast, the Sanctuary opened at dawn with a long series of Holy Masses, culminating in the Solemn Mass celebrated by H.E. Mons. Francesco Neri, followed by the gathering of the faithful and the procession. On Tuesday, September 9, the festival concluded with an evening concert by Massimo Di Cataldo.
Throughout the days, the Sagra te lu Lacciu offered fresh celery, alongside food stalls, illuminations, and a fireworks display. The epilogue of the festivities took place on Sunday, September 28, with the return of the statue to the Chapel.
Programme
Saturday, September 6, 2025
- 7:30 PM — Holy Mass in the Sanctuary square, presided over by Rev. Stefano Antonaci
- Evening — musical show with Stellagrande, followed by DJ Luii and "The Carnival"
Sunday, September 7, 2025
- Holy Masses at 8:00, 10:00, 5:00 PM, and 6:00 PM
- 7:00 PM — Outdoor Mass in Piazza Martini, presided over by Mons. Luciano Ranetta
- 8:00 PM — Procession through the town streets
- Evening — "Nostalgia 90" show
Monday, September 8, 2025 (Day of the feast)
- 5:30 AM — Opening of the Sanctuary
- Holy Masses at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00 AM
- 10:30 AM — Gathering of the faithful and procession
- 11:30 AM — Solemn Holy Mass celebrated by H.E. Mons. Francesco Neri
- Holy Masses also at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, and 8:00 PM
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
- Holy Masses at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM
- Evening — Concert by Massimo Di Cataldo
Throughout the duration: Sagra te lu Lacciu with offering of fresh celery, food stalls, illuminations, and fireworks display. Epilogue on Sunday, September 28, with the return of the statue to the Chapel.
Highlights
- Solemn Mass on September 8 celebrated by H.E. Mons. Francesco Neri
- Concert by Massimo Di Cataldo (September 9)
- Sagra te lu Lacciu, illuminations, and fireworks display
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Where does it take place — Madonna delle Grazie
Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie
Piazza Martini, 73030 Sanarica
Madonna delle Grazie in brief
History of Madonna delle Grazie
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