Patronal Feast of Saint Martin and Saint Comasia
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Patronal Feast of Saint Martin and Saint Comasia

28 Jun 2025 — 07 Jul 2025
Martina Franca — Taranto (073)

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Edition 2025 — Saint Martin Feast

The 2025 edition of the Patronal Feast of Saint Martin and Saint Comasia took place in Martina Franca from June 28 to July 7, with the solemnity of the patrons on July 6. Part of the Jubilee Year with the theme of "pilgrimage of hope," it featured a pontifical mass presided over by the Archbishop of Taranto, Monsignor Ciro Miniero, the procession of silver statues, grand brass band concerts, and a final pyromusical show.

In 2025, the patronal festival of Martina Franca was held from June 28 to July 7, with the solemnity of the patron saints on July 6. The celebration, included in the Jubilee Year, followed the theme of the "pilgrimage of hope": in the preceding days, the silver statues of Saint Martin and Saint Comasia traveled through the city's parishes (San Francesco d'Assisi, Santa Teresa, San Domenico). On July 4, the "Martiniano Seal" was awarded to historian Giovanni Liuzzi. On the Sunday of the solemnity, after the solemn pontifical mass at 11:00 AM presided over by the Metropolitan Archbishop of Taranto, Monsignor Ciro Miniero, the 7:30 PM procession with the statues of the patrons crossed the city with a stop at the "Valle d'Itria" Hospital, accompanied by the "Città di Rutigliano" Grand Band and the "Città di Martina Franca" Band. The evening concluded with a concert in Piazza Plebiscito and a pyromusical show.

Programme

Pilgrimage of the statues (June 28 - July 4)

The statues depart from the Basilica of Saint Martin toward the parishes of San Francesco d'Assisi (Cristo Spirante Sanctuary), Santa Teresa (Madonna della Sanità Sanctuary), and San Domenico, returning on July 4.

Friday, July 4

  • 6:00 PM: Return of the statues to the Basilica; followed by Rosary and Mass with blessing of the bearers
  • 8:00 PM: Presentation of the "Martiniano Seal" to historian Giovanni Liuzzi
  • 9:00 PM: Band concert in Piazza Plebiscito

Sunday, July 6 - Solemnity

  • Holy Masses at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 7:00 PM in the Basilica
  • 11:00 AM: Solemn pontifical mass presided over by Monsignor Ciro Miniero, Archbishop of Taranto
  • 7:30 PM: Solemn procession with the statues of the patrons, accompanied by the "Città di Rutigliano" and "Città di Martina Franca" bands, with a stop at the Valle d'Itria Hospital
  • 10:00 PM: Concert in Piazza Plebiscito
  • 11:30 PM: Pyromusical show (Itria Fireworks) at the Orti del Duca parking lot

Monday, July 7 - Thanksgiving

  • 6:30 PM: Holy Mass
  • 8:00 PM: "Note in Canto" choir festival
  • 10:00 PM: Municipal Administration concert

Highlights

The solemn pontifical mass presided over by Archbishop Monsignor Ciro Miniero, the procession of silver statues accompanied by grand brass bands, and the grand final pyromusical show at Orti del Duca.

Prices

Free admission to all celebrations and public square performances. Fair and funfair are paid.
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Where does it take place — Saint Martin Feast

Basilica di San Martino e centro storico

Piazza Plebiscito, 74015 Martina Franca

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