Festa San Ġorġ Martri – It-Tielet Jum Tat-Tridu - Events in Gozo

9:00am: Conventual concelebrated Mass presided over by Mons. Joseph Zammit, Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Gozo, with the participation of the Chapter and clergy of the Basilica, offered for the souls of parish members who passed away during the past year.

5:30pm: The final Mass of the day.

6:30pm: Solemn Vespers sung by the Chapter of the Collegiate Church together with the liturgical assembly, presided over by Mons. Feliċ Tabone, Parochial Vicar.
Homily by Fr Noel Debono.
Followed by: Hymn, Antiphon, and Eucharistic Benediction by Can. Tonio Galea, Parish Priest of the Parish of the Holy Face of Jesus, Rome.

9:00pm: Performance in St George’s Square of Su Garzoni (1894), the first Grand Hymn of Gozo, with lyrics and music by Mons. Giuseppe Farrugia (1852–1925), performed by the La Stella Philharmonic Band under the direction of Mro Dr John Galea, and the children’s choir of the Piccole Stelle Society under the direction of Sylvana Attard.

9:00pm: Band march by the Prekursur Band (Xewkija) from St Francis Square to Independence Square.

9:00pm: Band march by the L-Unjoni Band (Ħal Luqa) from Republic Street to Independence Square.

9:15pm: Grand procession with the statue of St George the Victorious (1894), a masterpiece by Vincenzo M. Cremona and the first titular statue used in external festivities in Gozo. The procession will make its way through the main streets of Victoria, led by the La Stella Philharmonic Band with participation from the L-Unjoni Band.

10:15pm: Ad Astra – A spectacular aerial fireworks display fired from the hill of Gelmus, synchronized with music in Savina Square.

Festa San Ġorġ Martri – It-Tielet Jum Tat-Tridu

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