Saint Lawrence Festival (Patronal Feast of Malfa)
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Saint Lawrence Festival (Patronal Feast of Malfa)

09 Aug 2025 — 10 Aug 2025
Malfa — Messina (283)

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Edition 2025 — Saint Lawrence in Malfa

The 2025 edition of the Saint Lawrence Festival in Malfa took place on August 9th and 10th. The eve of August 9th featured an evening musical show in the square, while August 10th, the patron saint's day, saw the solemn mass and the procession of the statue of Saint Lawrence carried on shoulders through the village streets, accompanied by the band. The festival concluded with fireworks on the night of the shooting stars.

The 2025 Saint Lawrence Festival in Malfa, on the island of Salina, confirmed the usual structure of the patronal feast. On the evening of August 9th, the eve was enlivened by a musical show in the square, a moment of celebration and gathering for residents and visitors.

On August 10th, the day of Saint Lawrence, the patron saint of Malfa went out in procession: the statue, carried on the shoulders of the faithful, crossed the village streets accompanied by confraternities, authorities, the marching band, and a large participation of devotees, many of whom returned to the island specifically for the event. The day ended with the traditional fireworks, under the sky of the night of the shooting stars. The edition was documented by live broadcasts and videos from Salina Live.

Programme

Saturday, August 9, 2025 — Eve

  • Evening — Musical show in the square in Malfa

Sunday, August 10, 2025 — Saint Lawrence Patron Saint Day

  • Solemn mass in the Parish Church of Saint Lawrence
  • Procession of the statue of Saint Lawrence through the village streets, with confraternities, authorities, and marching band
  • Evening — Fireworks display

Highlights

The procession of the statue of Saint Lawrence carried on shoulders through the streets of Malfa and the fireworks on the night of the shooting stars on August 10th.

Prices

Religious celebrations, the procession, and the shows were free and open to all.

Where does it take place — Saint Lawrence in Malfa

Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Lorenzo Martire

Piazza San Lorenzo, 98050 Malfa

Saint Lawrence in Malfa in brief

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History of Saint Lawrence in Malfa

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