Feast of Maria SS della Cava in Marsala
In Marsala, the celebrations in honor of the Patron Saint Maria Santissima della Cava take place in January, on the occasion of the liturgical anniversary, and in May, in memory of the collapse of the Sanctuary of Maria SS. della Cava.
In a cave in the Porticella area is the Sanctuary of Maria SS.ma La Cava. In this place, according to a legend, a statue of the Madonna, probably hidden to protect her from iconoclastic persecution.
The Feast of the Madonna della Cava in Marsala in January begins a few days earlier with the novena and ends on January 19 with the celebration of Holy Mass at the sanctuary and the solemn procession of the simulacrum through the city streets.
The Feast of the Madonna della Cava which is held during the month of May includes a rich liturgical programme, prayer vigils and conferences.
Dates and Scheduling
18 Jan 2025
21:15 Concert in honor of the Patron Saint Virgin Mary by the group The Women's Choir.
Teatro Impero
18 Jan 2025
TRIDUUM OF MARIA SS. DELLA CAVA
Preached by Don Marco Renda, archpriest of the city, Don Luigi Maria Epicoco, writer and theologian, Don Liborio Di Marco vice president of the Theological Faculty of Sicily.
09:30 Dialect Rosary and Liturgy of Lauds.
Santuario Maria SS. della Cava
10:00 Holy Mass.
16:30 Confessions.
Chiesa Madre
16:45 Holy Rosary.
17:30 Holy Mass.
Chiesa Madre
19 Jan 2025
SOLEMNITY OF MARIA SS. DELLA CAVA
Eucharistic celebrations in the Sanctuary at 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00.
11:30 Eucharistic celebration presided over by Don Marco Renda with the presence of the municipal police force and the city authorities.
Chiesa Madre
15:30 Processione del simulacro della Madonna della Cava.
Followed by a solemn Eucharistic celebration in the Mother Church presided over by the Bishop Monsignor Angelo Giurdanella.
Chiesa Madre
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