Saint Lucy Festival (Patron Saint)
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Saint Lucy Festival (Patron Saint)

13 Dec 2025
Santa Lucia del Mela — Messina (283)

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Edition 2025 — Saint Lucy Festival

On December 13th, 2025, Santa Lucia del Mela celebrated its beloved patron saint with the usual solemnity. The preparatory novena took place from December 4th to 12th at 5:30 PM at the Church of the Capuchins. On the day of the festival, holy masses were held starting at 6:00 AM; the procession began at 10:00 AM, and at 11:00 AM, the solemn pontifical mass presided over by the Archbishop was celebrated in the Church of the Annunziata. Due to the closure of the Co-cathedral, ceremonies were held in the Churches of the Capuchins and the Annunziata.

2025 Edition

The 2025 Saint Lucy Festival in Santa Lucia del Mela (Messina) was celebrated on December 13th, renewing a centuries-old devotion. The preparatory novena accompanied the community from December 4th to 12th, every day at 5:30 PM, at the Church of the Capuchins.

On the day of the solemnity, holy masses were celebrated starting at 6:00 AM, every hour. At 10:00 AM, the procession of the patron saint's statue began through the village streets; at 11:00 AM, in the Church of the Annunziata, the solemn pontifical mass was celebrated, presided over by Monsignor Giovanni Accolla. Afterwards, the procession resumed its route to return to the Church of the Capuchins, where a shuttle bus service was available.

Also in 2025, due to the ongoing closure of the Co-cathedral for serious structural problems, religious ceremonies took place in the Churches of the Capuchins and the Annunziata, confirming the great participation of faithful and pilgrims from neighboring towns.

Programme

Novena from December 4th to 12th, 5:30 PM, Church of the Capuchins. December 13th: holy masses from 6:00 AM (every hour); 10:00 AM start of the procession; 11:00 AM solemn pontifical mass at the Church of the Annunziata; return of the procession to the Church of the Capuchins with shuttle bus service.

Prices

Free and open to the public.

Where does it take place — Saint Lucy Festival

Chiesa dell'Annunziata e Chiesa dei Cappuccini

Saint Lucy Festival in brief

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