Sant'Emidio Patronal Feast
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Sant'Emidio Patronal Feast

03 Aug 2025 — 12 Aug 2025
Leporano — Taranto (073)

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Edition 2025 — Sant'Emidio Leporano

The 2025 edition of the Sant'Emidio Feast in Leporano was particularly solemn: it celebrated the centenary of the saint's patronage, with the opening of a special jubilee year presided over by Archbishop Msgr. Ciro Miniero. Alongside the processions and masses, the square hosted Taranto singer Patrizia Conte and concerts by major Apulian touring bands, closing with fireworks displays.

Sant'Emidio Feast 2025 — The Centenary of the Patronage

The 2025 edition marked the 100 years of the patronage of Sant'Emidio over Leporano. On Monday, August 4th, at 7:00 PM in Piazza Immacolata, Archbishop Msgr. Ciro Miniero presided over the opening ceremony of the jubilee year, followed by holy mass and the handing over of the city keys to the patron saint by Mayor Vincenzo Damiano.

On Tuesday, August 5th, the solemnity of Sant'Emidio, holy masses were held at 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with the gala procession through the main streets of the town at 7:15 PM. On Tuesday, August 12th, the feast of the patronage, the 6:30 PM mass was followed by a procession with the veneration of the saint's relic.

On the civic side, the square hosted three evenings of music: Taranto singer Patrizia Conte on August 3rd, the 'Città di Gioia del Colle' band on the 4th, and the 'Città di Lecce' and 'Città di Francavilla Fontana' bands on the 5th, with a final fireworks display.

Programme

2025 Program

Sunday, August 3rd

  • 9:30 PM — Piazza Immacolata: performance by Taranto singer Patrizia Conte

Monday, August 4th

  • 7:00 PM — Piazza Immacolata: opening ceremony of the jubilee year for the centenary of the patronage, presided over by Archbishop Msgr. Ciro Miniero; holy mass and handing over of the city keys to the patron saint by Mayor Vincenzo Damiano
  • 9:30 PM — Concert by the 'Città di Gioia del Colle' brass band (cond. Giuseppe Gregucci)

Tuesday, August 5th — Solemnity of Sant'Emidio

  • 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM — Holy masses
  • 7:15 PM — Gala procession through the main streets of the town
  • 9:30 PM — Concerts by the 'Città di Lecce' and 'Città di Francavilla Fontana' brass bands, followed by a fireworks display

Tuesday, August 12th — Feast of the patronage

  • 6:30 PM — Holy mass
  • 7:30 PM — Procession through the town streets with veneration of the patron saint's relic

Highlights

  • Centenary of the patronage of Sant'Emidio and opening of the jubilee year
  • Ceremony presided over by Archbishop Msgr. Ciro Miniero
  • Concert by Patrizia Conte in Piazza Immacolata
  • Major Apulian touring bands and fireworks display

Prices

<p>Free admission to all events.</p>

Where does it take place — Sant'Emidio Leporano

Piazza Immacolata e centro storico

Piazza Immacolata, 74020 Leporano

Contact Sant'Emidio Leporano

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+39 099 5316411

Sant'Emidio Leporano in brief

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