Feast of Santa Maria delle Macchie
Edition 2026 Sacred music Heritage History

Feast of Santa Maria delle Macchie

The festival at the Benedictine sanctuary between faith and tradition

Vinchiaturo — Campobasso (070)
Dates 06 Sep — 06 Sep 2026
Location Vinchiaturo (070)
Prices Free
Status

About Santa Maria delle Macchie

The Feast of Santa Maria delle Macchie is celebrated every year, on the first Sunday of September, at the sanctuary of the same name near Vinchiaturo, in the province of Campobasso. Built on the ruins of an ancient Benedictine monastery, the sanctuary is a place of devotion: the festival combines religious celebrations with the participation of the community of the Molise village.

The Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Macchie

The Feast of Santa Maria delle Macchie takes place at the sanctuary located a few kilometers from the center of Vinchiaturo, in the province of Campobasso, in the district of the same name. The place of worship was built on the ruins of an ancient Benedictine monastery, originally from the 16th century and rebuilt in 1887, and it holds a long tradition of Marian devotion.

The festival on the first Sunday of September

The celebration traditionally falls on the first Sunday of September, with religious services at the sanctuary and the participation of the faithful from the town. It is a deeply felt event, linking the community of Vinchiaturo to a place steeped in history and spirituality.

Faith and village identity

The Feast of Santa Maria delle Macchie represents one of the most important devotional moments in the local calendar, managed by the Parish of Vinchiaturo. The setting of the sanctuary, immersed in the Molise landscape, contributes to making the festival an occasion for reflection and community gathering.

Santa Maria delle Macchie — edition 2026

In 2026, the Feast of Santa Maria delle Macchie is expected, as per tradition, on the first Sunday of September, at the sanctuary near Vinchiaturo. The religious services and program will be announced by the Parish of Vinchiaturo.

For 2026, the Feast of Santa Maria delle Macchie is expected, according to custom, on the first Sunday of September, at the sanctuary in the district of the same name in Vinchiaturo, in the province of Campobasso.

The religious celebrations at the Benedictine sanctuary and the schedule of services will be announced by the Parish of Vinchiaturo.

Programme Santa Maria delle Macchie 2026

The detailed program of the 2026 celebrations, including the schedule of services at the sanctuary, will be announced by the Parish of Vinchiaturo. The festival traditionally falls on the first Sunday of September. Program coming soon.

Highlights Santa Maria delle Macchie 2026

The religious celebrations at the Benedictine sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Macchie.

Prices Santa Maria delle Macchie 2026

<p>Free admission.</p>

Practical information — Santa Maria delle Macchie

How to get there

The Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Macchie is located in the district of the same name, a few kilometers from the center of Vinchiaturo, reachable by car from Campobasso along the SS17 and local roads.

Tips

Admission to the celebrations is free. For the schedule of services, it is advisable to consult the Parish of Vinchiaturo.

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Where does it take place — Santa Maria delle Macchie

Santuario di Santa Maria delle Macchie

Contrada Santa Maria delle Macchie, 86019 Vinchiaturo

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Santa Maria delle Macchie in brief

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