The traditional appointment is approaching with the solemn celebrations in honor of the Madonna di Porto, patron of the province of Catanzaro. Thousands of faithful are expected on 8, 9 and 10 June At the Basilica of Porto and the Mother Church in the municipality of Gimigliano, for three days of intense prayer, devotion and popular participation.
The theme chosen for the 2025 edition is: “With Mary, witnesses and pilgrims of hope”, a reference to the Christian identity and the mission of the Church in the territory.
Tuesday 10 June the most awaited moment
The culmination of the celebrations will be held on Tuesday 10 June, a day dedicated to the solemnity of the Madonna di Porto. The Basilica will welcome Pellegrini from the early hours of the morning, with continuous masses from 5:30 until 17:30.
At 12, the central moment: the solemn Eucharistic celebration will be chaired by itself Msgr. Claudio ManiagoMetropolitan archbishop of Catanzaro-Squillace, with the act of assignment of the province to the Virgin of Porto.
To close the day, at 17:30, the return procession of the Effigie of the Madonna towards the mother church of Gimigliano.
A religious and popular event of great importance
The party, organized by the Archdiocese of Catanzaro-Squillace, involves thousands of faithful from all over the region every year. Ik program also includes the solemn novenario led by the Oblati of Maria Immacolata and by the parish priest Don Fabrizio Fibrante, with community moments and liturgies that will accompany the faithful from 1 June in the mother church of Gimigliano. Sunday 8 June, in the church of Gimigliano, the mayor’s ignition of the votive candle Laura Moschella and of the President of the Province Amedeo Mormile. Tribute that will also be renewed in Porto on Tuesday 10 June.
On the occasion of 10 June, The Calabria railways will guarantee special races from Catanzaro to the Basilica, to facilitate the influx of devotees.
The Madonna di Porto is confirmed once again the beating heart of the Calabrian faith and a symbol of unity for the whole territory.