Festa della Madonna di Monte Berico — Festa Patronale di Vicenza

On September 8th, 2025, Vicenza celebrated its patron saint, the Madonna di Monte Berico. The day began with the dawn vigil at 5:00 AM and the dawn mass at 6:00 AM, followed by masses every hour until the evening; the main celebration at 11:00 AM was presided over by Bishop Giuliano Brugnotto.

On September 7th, the diocesan pilgrimage had drawn thousands of faithful towards the Berico hill. The festival served as a prelude to the Marian Jubilee Year of 2026, in remembrance of the apparitions of 1426. An exhibition dedicated to the artist Bruno Meneguzzo completed the events at the Sanctuary.