Patronal Feast of Saints George and Fortunatus
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Patronal Feast of Saints George and Fortunatus

17 Aug 2025 — 19 Aug 2025
Ortelle — Lecce (075)

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Edition 2025 — Feast of SS. George and Fortunatus

From August 17th to 19th, 2025, Ortelle celebrated its patronal feast in honor of Saints George and Fortunatus. Three days of devotion and popular celebration, with the procession of the saints' busts accompanied by a musical marching band, solemn masses, a fireworks display, and evening concerts in the town square illuminated by light displays.

The 2025 edition of the Patronal Feast of Saints George and Fortunatus took place in Ortelle, in the province of Lecce, from Sunday, August 17th, to Tuesday, August 19th.

The festival opened on August 17th with a musical marching band accompanying the procession of the saints' busts through the town streets, followed by a solemn mass and, in the evening, a fireworks display and civic festivities with singing and dancing. August 18th was entirely dedicated to the devotion of the two saints, with liturgical celebrations in the Mother Church of Saint George. On August 19th, the grand finale featured concerts in the main square, enlivened by light displays and the participation of the entire community.

Organized by the Saint George and Saint Fortunatus Feast Committee, the event confirmed its role as the most heartfelt appointment of the year for the Salento village.

Programme

Sunday, August 17, 2025

  • Musical marching band through the town streets
  • Procession with the busts of Saints George and Fortunatus
  • Solemn mass in the Mother Church of Saint George
  • In the evening: fireworks display and civic festivities with singing and dancing

Monday, August 18, 2025

  • Day dedicated to the devotion of the two saints with masses throughout the day

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

  • Concerts in the main square illuminated by light displays

Highlights

The procession with the musical marching band and the saints' busts, the evening fireworks display, and the concerts in the square.

Prices

Free admission to all celebrations and shows.

Where does it take place — Feast of SS. George and Fortunatus

Chiesa Madre di San Giorgio e piazza del paese

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele, 73030 Ortelle

Feast of SS. George and Fortunatus in brief

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History of Feast of SS. George and Fortunatus

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