Festa di San Giovanni Eremita da Tufara
The first saint from Molise and patron of the Fortore Valley
About Festa di San Giovanni Eremita
The first saint of Molise
San Giovanni Eremita da 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 festival 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 San Giovanni Eremita'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 festival as a moment of strong collective identity. For Tufara and the Fortore Valley, the cult of the hermit saint represents a deep bond with their historical and spiritual roots.
Festa di San Giovanni Eremita — edition 2026
The Festa di San Giovanni Eremita da Tufara 2026 will be celebrated on June 24th, the main festival dedicated to the first saint of Molise and patron of the Fortore Valley. The religious celebrations, in the village of the province of Campobasso, express the great popular devotion to the hermit saint.
As per tradition, 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 Festa di San Giovanni Eremita 2026
The celebrations in honour of San Giovanni Eremita are held on June 24th (main festival) and are renewed on August 28th. The detailed program with times is disseminated by the Municipality of Tufara.
Highlights Festa di San Giovanni Eremita 2026
The main festival on June 24th in honour of the first saint from Molise.
Prices Festa di San Giovanni Eremita 2026
Practical information — Festa di San Giovanni Eremita
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 centre and in the churches of the town.
Tips
Admission to the festival 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 — Festa di San Giovanni Eremita
Centro storico di Tufara
Centro storico, 86010 Tufara