Feast of the Assumption of Mary
On August 15th, Val Rezzo honours its patron saint, Mary SS. Assunta
About Feast of the Assumption
The Patron Saint of Val Rezzo
The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is the patronal feast of Val Rezzo, a mountain municipality of just over 160 inhabitants in the province of Como, in the upper Valsolda area, at altitudes between 871 and 1,716 metres. The official website of the Municipality clearly states: 'Patron Saint: Maria SS. Assunta - Patronal Feast: August 15th'.
A Parish of Ancient Roots
The heart of the festival is the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, which probably dates back to the 16th century and was significantly transformed starting from 1641, the year it became a parish. The feast of the Assumption of Mary, a feast of obligation that coincides with Ferragosto, is one of the most important moments of the year for the village community.
Ferragosto in the Mountains
For a small mountain municipality like Val Rezzo, the August 15th festival is also an occasion that brings back those who live elsewhere and wish to reconnect with their roots. The religious celebration takes place in the evocative setting of the upper Valsolda, an area of nature and traditions north of Lake Como, in the province of Como.
Feast of the Assumption — edition 2026
The 2026 Feast of the Assumption of Mary is celebrated on Saturday, August 15th, the day of the Assumption of Mary, in Val Rezzo (CO). The official website of the Municipality confirms Maria SS. Assunta as the patron saint and August 15th as the date of the patronal feast.
The celebrations are centred around the parish church of Santa Maria Assunta. The detailed program will be announced by the parish closer to the date.
Programme Feast of the Assumption 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the parish. The festival, centred on the Church of Santa Maria Assunta, includes religious celebrations in honour of the patron saint on the day of the Assumption of Mary.
Prices Feast of the Assumption 2026
Practical information — Feast of the Assumption
Where
Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Val Rezzo (CO), upper Valsolda.
How to get there
Val Rezzo can be reached by car by ascending the Valsolda from the Porlezza area and Lake Lugano. The road is mountainous; the municipality is located at over 1,000 metres above sea level.
Information
Municipality of Val Rezzo (www.comune.valrezzo.co.it).
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Where does it take place — Feast of the Assumption
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta
Parrocchia di S. Maria Assunta, 22010 Val Rezzo