Patronal Feast of the Most Holy Savior

The 2025 edition of the Feast of the Most Holy Savior took place in Margherita di Savoia from July 27th to August 8th. The novena, opened on July 27th with the announcement by firecrackers and the exposition of the Sacred Icon, accompanied the community until the central days of the festival.

Among the most evocative moments were the "Approdi di Speranza" videomapping in the Mother Church (August 2-4), the "U sbärche du Sandíseme" ritual on the Cristoforo Colombo seafront, the "Pray and Walk" prayer at dawn in the salt pans, and the procession on August 5th towards the canal port with the boarding of the Sacred Icon onto a fishing boat.

On August 6th, the solemnity of the Transfiguration, the solemn Pontifical Mass was held, presided over by Mons. Leonardo D'Ascenzo, followed by the grand evening procession. On August 7th, the salt workers' Mass with the blessing of the salt took place, followed by the concert of Karima with the Apulia Jazz Orchestra in Piazza Generale Dalla Chiesa. There was also a funfair (August 5-7) and entertainment evenings such as "Perché Sanremo è Sanremo" in Piazza Libertà.

July 27 — Start of the novena

• Announcement with firecrackers, Rosary, Holy Mass, and exposition of the Sacred Icon

August 2-4

• "Approdi di Speranza" videomapping in the Mother Church (9 PM - 12 AM)

August 5

• "Pray and Walk" at dawn in the Salt Pans; Mass on the seafront; procession towards the canal port with boarding onto a fishing boat
• "Perché Sanremo è Sanremo" in Piazza Libertà

August 6 — Solemnity of the Transfiguration

• Solemn Pontifical Mass presided over by Mons. Leonardo D'Ascenzo
• Solemn procession through the city streets

August 7

• Salt workers' Mass with blessing of the salt
• Concert by Karima and the Apulia Jazz Orchestra in Piazza Generale Dalla Chiesa

August 8

• Mass and the ritual of offering wax for the votive lamp