Festa di Santa Maria della Mercede a Guasto
The summer festival of the Guasto hamlet
About S. Maria della Mercede (Guasto)
The devotion of Guasto
The Feast of Santa Maria della Mercede is one of the most cherished events in the Guasto hamlet of Castelpetroso, a municipality in the province of Isernia known for the Sanctuary of the Addolorata. The festival is traditionally celebrated on the second Sunday of August, in the height of summer.
Rites and tradition
The celebrations combine religious rites in honour of Santa Maria della Mercede with the community dimension of the village festival, including a procession and moments of conviviality. At the same time, the hamlet also celebrates Santa Maria Maddalena, testifying to the rich popular devotion of this small Molise village.
Guasto and Castelpetroso
Visiting Guasto means discovering an authentic corner of the hinterland of the province of Isernia, a stone's throw from the Sanctuary of the Addolorata, in a hilly landscape that preserves ancient religious traditions.
S. Maria della Mercede (Guasto) — edition 2026
The Feast of Santa Maria della Mercede will return to the Guasto hamlet of Castelpetroso on the second Sunday of August 2026. The event includes religious rites in honour of the Madonna, the procession, and the typical moments of conviviality of a village festival.
Programme S. Maria della Mercede (Guasto) 2026
Detailed program not yet published. Traditional festival structure:
- Religious celebrations in honour of Santa Maria della Mercede
- Procession in the Guasto hamlet
- Moments of conviviality for the community
Highlights S. Maria della Mercede (Guasto) 2026
Prices S. Maria della Mercede (Guasto) 2026
Practical information — S. Maria della Mercede (Guasto)
How to get there
The Guasto hamlet of Castelpetroso can be reached by car from the Isernia area.
When
Second Sunday of August.
Admission
Free event.
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Frazione Guasto di Castelpetroso
Frazione Guasto, 86090 Castelpetroso