On 11 May 1560 Molfetta was spared from the devastating effects of a strong earthquake. All the citizens attributed the salvation of the City to the maternal intercession of the Madonna dei Martiri.
To remember this event we also want to turn to his patronage, aware that, under his protection, we can find refuge and consolation.
Feast of the Médonne du Tremellizze
Parish of Our Lady of Peace
Molfetta, 5-11 May 2024
Plan:
SUNDAY 5 MAY
5.00 pm Reception of the Icon of the Madonna dei Martiri at the Don Grittani Institute and a short moment of prayer with the guests and with the Oblate Sisters of St. Benedict Giuseppe Labre.
Procession of the Icon of the Madonna dei Martiri according to the following itinerary: via Don Minzoni, via Gobetti, via Di Vagno, viale XXV Aprile, Parish of the Madonna della Pace.
7.00 pm Eucharistic Celebration
FROM 6 TO 10 MAY
6.30pm Recitation of the Rosary animated by the Marian Association of Our Lady of Peace
7.00 pm Eucharistic celebration animated by parish groups
During the days of rest of the Icon of Our Lady of Martyrs, the Community
parish is invited to offer oil to fuel the votive lamp.
SATURDAY 11 MAY
4.30pm Departure of the Icon from the Parish of Our Lady of Peace with private transfer by mobile vehicle
5.30pm Procession of the Icon of the Madonna dei Martiri starting from the San Domenico Church, with the participation of the Mayor of Molfetta, the civil and military authorities, the Patronal Festivals Committee, according to the following itinerary: via San Carlo, via Madonna dei Martiri, Viale dei Crociati, Basilica
8.00 pm Eucharistic celebration presided over by Monsignor DOMENICO CORNACCHIA, Bishop of the Diocese.
At the end of the celebration the Mayor will light the votive lamp
The processions will be accompanied by the Bassa Musica “Città di Molfetta”.
