Patronal Feast of Saint Elijah the Prophet

Patronal Feast of Saint Elijah the Prophet 2025

In Roccaforzata, in the Province of Taranto, the 2025 edition was held from July 16th to 20th, organized by the Parish of the Most Holy Trinity. The opening rite, on Wednesday, July 16th, was the transport of the statue to the church of San Nicola with the solemn enthronement. During the triduum (July 17, 18, and 19), evening masses were celebrated in the church square, while on Saturday, July 19th, the village enjoyed a moment of community celebration with the "Rocca senza frontiere" team games organized by Anspi.

The highlight was Sunday, July 20th: morning and evening masses were followed by the solemn procession through the main streets, accompanied by the Maria SS.ma Addolorata brass band of Talsano. In the evening, the concert by the band Freedom, the tournament awards ceremony, the illuminations, and the fireworks display concluded a festival deeply felt by the entire community.

• Wednesday, July 16, 7:45 PM — Transport of the statue to the church of San Nicola and solemn enthronement
• July 17-18-19, 7:00 PM — Triduum with masses in the church square of San Nicola
• Saturday, July 19, 6:30 PM — "Rocca senza frontiere" team games organized by Anspi
• Sunday, July 20, 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM — Holy Masses (Church of San Nicola and Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II)
• Sunday, July 20, 7:30 PM — Solemn procession with the Maria SS.ma Addolorata brass band of Talsano
• Sunday, July 20, 9:30 PM — Concert by the band Freedom, awards ceremony, illuminations, and fireworks

• Solemn procession through the village streets with the Talsano brass band
• Evening concert by the band Freedom in the square
• Illuminations and final fireworks display