Solemn Celebrations in Honor of Saint Roch – Co-Patron Saint

The 2025 edition of the Saint Roch festival in Ceglie Messapica was preceded by the novena from August 7th to 15th, with Eucharistic adoration at 6:00 PM and Holy Mass at 7:00 PM in the parish dedicated to him.

On Saturday, August 16th, the day of the solemnity, festive Masses were celebrated in the morning, while at 10:30 AM, the blessing of pets took place on the square of the Church of Saint Roch. At 7:00 PM, the solemn Eucharistic concelebration presided over by Msgr. Vincenzo Pisanello, Bishop of Oria, preceded the procession with the saint's statue, escorted by a pair of adorned Murgese horses and the riders of the Saint Oronzo cavalcade. In the evening, at 9:30 PM in Piazza Plebiscito, the "Giovani Musicisti" Grand Brass Band of Ceglie Messapica performed.

On Sunday, August 17th, the festival concluded with a Eucharistic celebration and the return procession, the concert of the Award-Winning Grand Brass Band "Città di Rutigliano" at 9:30 PM, and fireworks at midnight. The civic program was enriched by the photographic exhibition "Lights of Yesteryear" at the MAAC Museum and a card game tournament.