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Festa della Madonna del Santo Rosario

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Chiesa di San Domenico, Messina

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From September 23 to October 7, 2026, the Parish of San Domenico in Messina celebrates the Feast of the Madonna del Santo Rosario, with a rich program of liturgical celebrations, prayer moments and side events. Every day Holy Masses, recitation of the Holy Rosary and sung Novena. On September 25, Marian torchlight procession. On October 4, Solemnity of the Madonna del Rosario, procession through the streets of the Dazio district followed by fireworks. Among the appointments: photographic exhibition 'Un secolo sotto lo sguardo di Maria' (from September 26), cake competition (October 2), activities for children (October 3), presentation of the Encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas' (October 6). On October 25, charity raffle and on October 30, conclusion of the Marian month with the return of the Simulacrum. The 2026 edition marks the centenary of the laying of the first stone of the church.

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Holy Masses: 8:30, 9:00, 11:00, 18:00 (from 23/9 to 7/10) Holy Rosary: 17:00; Sung Novena: 17:40 September 25: Marian torchlight procession (departure from Piazza Martiri d'Ungheria) October 4: Procession through the streets of the Dazio district (itinerary: Viale R. Elena, Via Manzoni, Via C. di Torino, Via Palermo, Viale Aranci, Via Canova, Viale Giostra, Salita Ogliastro, Forte Ogliastro, Via Svizzera, Via Bellinzona, Via O. Gabriele, Via del Duca, Via Guicciardini, Viale Giostra, Via Guglielmo Pepe, Via Palermo, Viale R. Elena) and fireworks October 6: Diocesan presentation of the Encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas' (18:30) October 25: Charity raffle after the 11:00 Mass October 30: Conclusion of the Marian month with the return of the Simulacrum after the 18:00 Mass Free admission Parish of San Domenico, Messina