Saint Raphael the Archangel Feast and Fair
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Saint Raphael the Archangel Feast and Fair

25 Oct 2025 — 26 Oct 2025
Trepuzzi — Lecce (075)

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Edition 2025 — Saint Raphael the Archangel Trepuzzi

The 2025 edition of the Saint Raphael the Archangel Feast and Fair took place in Trepuzzi on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26. Saturday featured the solemn procession of the co-patron through the city streets and the floral tribute at the Marian column in Largo Margherita; Sunday hosted the large market fair in the center and the Ancient Livestock Fair on Via Surbo, from 7 AM to 2 PM. The evening featured a guest appearance by Ferdinando 'Fefè' De Giorgi, coach of the Italian national volleyball team, and a musical show with Gioy Rielli.

The 2025 edition

The Saint Raphael the Archangel Feast and Fair 2025 was celebrated in Trepuzzi on the weekend of October 25 and 26. The preparation triduum, with preaching by Father Michele Carriero, preceded the two days of festivities.

Saturday, October 25, at noon, marked the opening of the civil festivities with the traditional floral tribute to the Marian column of Our Lady of the Assumption in Largo Margherita; in the afternoon, the solemn procession of the co-patron Saint Raphael the Archangel through the city streets, followed by the Eucharistic celebration in the Mother Church.

Sunday, October 26, from 7 AM to 2 PM, the large market fair took place in the city center streets, alongside the historic Ancient Livestock Fair near the Via Surbo craft zone. In the evening, in Largo Margherita, a guest appearance by Ferdinando 'Fefè' De Giorgi, five-time world champion and coach of the Italian men's national volleyball team; followed by the musical show The Poppers Show 70/80/90/2000 with Gioy Rielli in Largo Comizi.

Programme

Saturday, October 25: 12 PM floral tribute to the Marian column (Largo Margherita); afternoon procession of the co-patron and mass at the Mother Church. Sunday, October 26: 7 AM-2 PM central market fair and Ancient Livestock Fair (Via Surbo); masses at 8 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:30 AM; 6 PM concelebrated Eucharist; 8 PM guest appearance by Ferdinando 'Fefè' De Giorgi in Largo Margherita; 8:30 PM The Poppers Show 70/80/90/2000 with Gioy Rielli in Largo Comizi.

Highlights

Procession of the co-patron; floral tribute to the Marian column; one of the largest market fairs in Southern Italy; Ancient Livestock Fair; guest appearance by Fefè De Giorgi; musical show with Gioy Rielli.

Prices

Free admission to all celebrations, the market fair, and the shows.

Where does it take place — Saint Raphael the Archangel Trepuzzi

Largo Margherita e centro cittadino

Largo Margherita, 73019 Trepuzzi

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Saint Raphael the Archangel Trepuzzi in brief

Sacred music Gastronomy Local produce Farmers market Heritage Folk traditions Folklore Crafts Outdoor Lecce

History of Saint Raphael the Archangel Trepuzzi

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