Feast of the Madonna del Terzito in Leni

The feast of the Madonna del Terzito in Leni is one of religious events most important of Aeolian Islands, capable of attracting thousands of visitors from all over Sicily.
It is also known as Our Lady of the Bell, as he holds one in one hand.

Feast of the Madonna del Terzito in Leni: history

La history of the feast of the Madonna of the Tertite to Leni it probably dates back to around 1600, when the homonymous building was built Sanctuary.
The construction of the aforementioned is linked to the initiative of a hermit looking for a place to retire to pray in peace, inside which he placed an image of the Virgin Mary.
Furthermore, according to an ancient legend, on 23 July 1622 the Virgin Mary appeared to the sight of a woodcutter named Alfonso Mercorella, who found a picture of her framed with wood under the structure erected by the hermit.
The image depicted had the same features as the woman he had just met.
This discovery spurred the construction of the first sanctuary and the picture was displayed right on the altar.
Speaking instead of the denomination Terzito, perhaps it comes from the Spanish term tersillo, whose meaning alludes to the triple sound of the bell held in the hand of the Holy Woman to mark the devotions.

When the feast of the Madonna del Terzito takes place in Leni

The feast of the Madonna del Fullback in Leni takes place on 22 and 23 July.

Where the feast of the Madonna del Terzito takes place in Leni

The feast of the Madonna del Terzito in Leni takes place in Salina, more precisely in the Commons of Leni.

What to do during the feast of the Madonna del Terzito in Leni

If you go to Leni on the 22nd and 23rd of July each year, you cannot help but get involved in the evocative celebrations that see the Blessed Virgin Mary of Terzito as the protagonist.
within the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Terzito, important members of the curia will be present, who will celebrate First Vespers and the Pontifical Holy Mass at 10.30.
On July 23, from 19.00 there will be a procession that will bring the Venerable Simulacrum through the streets of Leni, in which, in addition to thousands of faithful from 26 parishes, several members of the military and civil authorities of the Aeolian Islands will participate.
During both evenings, it will also be possible to enjoy the musical concerts plus the fireworks display.
We must not forget that during the event there will be gastronomic delights typical, just think of the sesame, fragrant shortcrust pastry biscuits covered with sesame seeds, perfect to accompany with Malvasia, typical local wine.

Recommended activities for a tour of the Aeolian Islands

How to get to the feast of the Madonna del Terzito in Leni

The Municipality of Leni is a small village that has just under seven hundred inhabitants, belongs to the province of Messina and is located in the Aeolian Islands.
Therefore it is necessary to take a ferry departing from the ports of Messina, Milazzo or Palermo.
On the ferry it is possible to get on board your own car, or without and the duration of the journey varies according to the place of departure.