Feast of the Madonna delle Grazie in Mazzarrà Sant'Andra

The event that all the inhabitants of Mazzarre are waiting for is the Feast of Our Lady of Grace, Patronal Feast of Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea, entirely dedicated to Our Lady of Grace, Patron Saint and Protector of the town located a few steps from the Messina coast.

It is not just a religious event, as the Feast of the Madonna delle Grazie is the best way to rediscover traditions and folklore of the territory, so much so that you can touch with your own hands everything related to the Sicilian history and not only.

When the Feast of the Madonna delle Grazie takes place in Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea

It 'slast Sunday of August which, since the first historic editions of this event, has hosted the Feast of the Madonna delle Grazie in the municipality of Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea. However, the anniversaries linked to the celebrations start two weeks earlier.

The date is perfect if you are already on the island to spend yours summer holidays in Sicily so that, in addition to enjoying the sea and the landscapes, you will also be able to savor the charm of events like this, capable of transmitting unique emotions to you.

Where the Feast of the Madonna delle Grazie takes place in Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea

In addition to Mother Church of Maria Santissima delle Grazie, Cathedral of Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea, the whole historic center of Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea will be involved in the patronal festivities.

What to do at the Feast of the Madonna delle Grazie in Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea

The Feast of the Madonna delle Grazie retraces many historical events that link the city of Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea with the cult of Maria Santissima delle Grazie. It all started from one legend, according to which the statue of the Madonna was transported by some oxen, which, once they arrived in Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea, decided to interrupt their journey, stopping as far as the small Mazzarrese church.

This anecdote is still interpreted today as a miracle, as well as being the very object of the Feast of the Madonna delle Grazie, which intends to re-propose it during the traditional Religious procession.
The festivities begin with the "scinduta da Madonna", i.e. the exit of the Madonna who from the Mother Church of Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea is then transported through the city streets.

During the passage of the Simulacrum of the Madonna, you will be able to notice the involvement of the Mazzarrese, so much so that in the neighborhoods of Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea all the faithful welcome the arrival of the Madonna with the waving of white handkerchiefs and by many fireworks that color the sky with splendid pyrotechnic choreography.

How to get to Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea for the Feast of the Madonna delle Grazie

If you would like to participate in the Feast of the Madonna delle Grazie, know that it will be very easy for you to go to Mazzarrà Sant'Andrea, as the town is crossed by the Highway 185, the same on which the buses of Azienda Siciliana Trasporti AST also travel.

You can also arrive by train, stopping at Falcone railway station, which is just 8 km away, while if you have to travel by plane to get to Sicily, you can stop at theCatania Fontanarossa Airport, located about 120 km away.

Further connections are offered by the capital Messina, about 50 km away, but also from other nearby places, such as Milazzo, at 20 km, or Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, located 12 km.