Patronal Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel (Croce Malloni)

The 2025 Saint Michael the Archangel Feast

From September 20 to 29, 2025, the community of Croce Malloni, a village in Nocera Superiore in the province of Salerno, celebrated its patron saint with ten days of events. It began on Saturday, September 20th, with the recitation of the Angelic Crown at 6:45 PM and Holy Mass at 7:30 PM presided over by the parish priest, Father Giuseppe Perano.

In the following days, the novena was accompanied by Eucharistic celebrations presided over by various priests from the Nocera Inferiore-Sarno diocese and from outside the diocese. On Saturday, September 27th, the Mass was presided over by Father Raffaele Corrado, with the offering of oil for Saint Michael's votive lamp.

On Sunday, September 28th, at 4:00 PM, the procession with the saint's statue traveled through the main parish streets; in the evening, the Angelic Crown and the novena Mass were presided over by Father Francesco Amarante, followed at 11:30 PM by the Angelic Crown in the ancient church, awaiting the midnight chimes. On Monday, September 29th, the patron's day, Solemn Masses at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 7:00 PM concluded the festivities.

On the civil side, the food festival featuring traditional local dishes was held on September 26th, 27th, and 28th in the parish spaces.

September 20th: Angelic Crown at 6:45 PM and Holy Mass at 7:30 PM presided over by Father Giuseppe Perano. September 21-27: Novena with Eucharistic celebrations presided over by diocesan priests and guests; Saturday, September 27th, Mass presided over by Father Raffaele Corrado with the offering of oil for the votive lamp. September 26-27-28: Food festival with traditional dishes. September 28th: Procession with the statue of Saint Michael the Archangel through the parish streets from 4:00 PM; in the evening, Angelic Crown and novena Mass presided over by Father Francesco Amarante; 11:30 PM Angelic Crown in the ancient church awaiting midnight. September 29th, patron's feast: Solemn Masses at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 7:00 PM.

Procession with the statue of Saint Michael the Archangel, Sunday, September 28th at 4:00 PM. Food festival on September 26th, 27th, and 28th. Night vigil with the Angelic Crown in the ancient church. Solemn Masses on September 29th, the patron's day.