Feast of Blessed Antonio Vici – Transit
The February celebrations for the patron saint of Stroncone
About Transit of Blessed Antonio Vici
The Patron Saint of Stroncone
Blessed Antonio Vici is the patron saint of Stroncone, a small village in the province of Terni in Umbria. A Franciscan friar from Stroncone, his memory is preserved in the Sanctuary of Blessed Antonio and the Convent of San Francesco, where his body rests. While the summer celebrations (August) commemorate his translation from Assisi, the February feast is dedicated to his transit, that is, his passage to eternal life, and has an intimate and profoundly spiritual character.
A Triduum of Faith
The celebrations are structured around a triduum of preparation and culminate on the day of the transit, with solemn masses presided over by the Bishop of the Diocese of Terni-Narni-Amelia and community moments that involve the entire town. A characteristic convivial event is "Quel che passa il convento" (What the convent provides), a community dinner that invites a rediscovery of the Convent of San Francesco.
The Franciscan Jubilee 2026
The 2026 edition takes on a special significance as it is part of the Franciscan Jubilee: the faithful have the opportunity to receive the sacrament of Penance and obtain Plenary Indulgence. A pilgrimage "On the Footsteps of Blessed Antonio" traverses the places linked to his life, among the churches of the village.
Transit of Blessed Antonio Vici — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, part of the Franciscan Jubilee, took place from February 5 to 8. The central moment, on Saturday, February 7, featured the solemn morning mass at the Convent and, at 6:00 PM, the celebration presided over by Bishop Francesco Antonio Soddu at the Convent of San Francesco, followed by the community dinner "Quel che passa il convento". The triduum on February 5-6 included the award ceremony for a school competition and the rite of the Anointing of the Sick. The feast concluded on Sunday, February 8, with the pilgrimage "On the Footsteps of Blessed Antonio".
Programme Transit of Blessed Antonio Vici 2026
Thursday, February 5
- 10:00 AM — Convent of San Francesco: Award ceremony for the local school competition (triduum)
Friday, February 6
- 6:15 PM — Holy Mass with the rite of the Anointing of the Sick and entrustment to Blessed Antonio
Saturday, February 7 — Feast of the Transit
- 10:00 AM — Holy Mass at the Convent
- 6:00 PM — Solemn Mass at the Convent of San Francesco presided over by Bishop Francesco Antonio Soddu
- Following — Community dinner "Quel che passa il convento"
Sunday, February 8
- 5:30 PM — Pilgrimage "On the Footsteps of Blessed Antonio" starting from the Blessed's birthplace, entrustment of families, and Plenary Indulgence of the 2026 Franciscan Jubilee
Highlights Transit of Blessed Antonio Vici 2026
- Solemn Mass by Bishop Francesco Antonio Soddu (February 7)
- Community dinner "Quel che passa il convento"
- Pilgrimage "On the Footsteps of Blessed Antonio" with Plenary Indulgence
Practical information — Transit of Blessed Antonio Vici
How to get there
Stroncone is about 12 km from Terni, reachable by car from the SS Flaminia or the E45 (Terni exit). The Convent of San Francesco and the Sanctuary are in the center of the village.
Participation
The religious celebrations are open to all and free of charge. For the community dinner, booking at the parish is recommended.
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Where does it take place — Transit of Blessed Antonio Vici
Santuario del Beato Antonio e Convento di San Francesco
Convento di San Francesco, 05039 Stroncone