Feast of Saint John the Hermit of Tufara
The first saint from Molise and patron of the Fortore Valley
About Feast of Saint John the Hermit
The first saint of Molise
Saint John the Hermit of Tufara holds a special place in Molise's religious tradition: he is considered the first saint of Molise and patron of the Fortore Valley. His figure is deeply linked to Tufara, a village in the province of Campobasso on the border between Molise, Campania, and Puglia.
A devotion renewed several times a year
The great popular devotion to the saint is expressed in several celebrations throughout the year: the main feast falls on June 24th, a second recurrence is held on August 28th (linked to the arrival of the relic), and a further annual event completes the devotional calendar. A sign of Saint John the Hermit's centrality in the spiritual life of the village.
Faith and identity in the Fortore Valley
The celebrations combine religious rites with community participation, which experiences the feast as a moment of strong collective identity. For Tufara and the Fortore Valley, the cult of the hermit saint represents a deep connection with its historical and spiritual roots.
Feast of Saint John the Hermit — edition 2026
The Feast of Saint John the Hermit of Tufara 2026 is celebrated on June 24th, the main feast dedicated to the first saint of Molise and patron of the Fortore Valley. The religious celebrations, in the village in the province of Campobasso, express the great popular devotion to the hermit saint.
As tradition dictates, the cult is also renewed on August 28th, linked to the arrival of the relic. The detailed program of the celebrations is disseminated by the Municipality and the Parish of Tufara.
Programme Feast of Saint John the Hermit 2026
The celebrations in honor of Saint John the Hermit are held on June 24th (main feast) and are renewed on August 28th. The detailed program with times is disseminated by the Municipality of Tufara.
Highlights Feast of Saint John the Hermit 2026
The main feast on June 24th in honor of the first saint from Molise.
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Practical information — Feast of Saint John the Hermit
How to get there
Tufara can be reached by car from Campobasso and from the Fortore area; the village is located on the border between Molise, Campania, and Puglia. The celebrations take place in the historic center and in the churches of the town.
Tips
Admission to the feast is free. The main date is June 24th, with further celebrations on August 28th: it is advisable to consult the Municipality and the Parish of Tufara for the times.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint John the Hermit
Centro storico di Tufara
Centro storico, 86010 Tufara