Third Day of The Solemn Triduum

6:15pm: Solemn singing of Vespers led by His Excellency Mons. George Frendo O.P., Archbishop Emeritus of Tirana-Durres, Albania, together with the Cathedral Chapter and clergy.

6:45pm: Pontifical concelebrated Mass with a sermon for the Triduum preached by Fr. Alan Joseph Adami O.P. STB. STL.

8:00pm: Hymn “O Prima Virgo,” Antiphon and Eucharistic Blessing led by Monsignor Archpriest Joseph Sultana.

9:00pm: March by the Santa Marija Band (from Żebbuġ), starting from Cathedral Square to Independence Square. Afterwards, a musical program on stage in Independence Square under the direction of Mro Dr. Joseph Grech.

9:30pm: The Leone Philharmonic Band pays tribute to the statue of Santa Marija (1956) in front of the band club by playing the hymn-march ‘Lil Santa Marija Assunta’, followed by a rooftop musical show. The evening continues with a marching display by the La Valette Band (from Valletta) along Republic Street to Independence Square.

00:00: Solemn and devout procession of the statue of Santa Marija from its pedestal, accompanied by Marian hymns and the hymn-march, ending with a musical rooftop show in Independence Square.

Event Info

August 13, 2025 6:15 pm - 11:55 pm

Location: Gozo Cathedral