Festa Patronale di San Vincenzo Ferreri
The torchlight procession and patron saint's fair in upper Molise
About San Vincenzo Ferreri
The Patron Saint of Pietrabbondante
In Pietrabbondante, a village in upper Molise in the province of Isernia, famous for its Samnite theatre, the Patronal Festival of San Vincenzo Ferreri is the most important religious and popular event of the summer. It is celebrated on August 4th and 5th and is linked to the church dedicated to the saint, one of the village's attractions.
The Torchlight Procession on August 4th
The most striking moment is the evening of August 4th: the statue of San Vincenzo Ferreri is carried on shoulders from the country church to the village in a solemn procession which, once it reaches the center, transforms into a torchlight procession along the main street, amidst torches and devotion.
The Fair and Celebrations on August 5th
On August 5th, the traditional San Vincenzo Ferreri fair takes place, with stalls and a market, while in the afternoon a new procession crosses the village streets accompanied by the sound of the band. The festival concludes with a fireworks display, in an atmosphere of participation that involves the entire community of Pietrabbondante.
San Vincenzo Ferreri — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festival of San Vincenzo Ferreri in Pietrabbondante confirms the traditional calendar: August 4th and 5th. On the evening of the 4th, the statue of the saint descends from the country church to the village with the torchlight procession, while on the 5th, the fair, the procession with the band, and the fireworks display are renewed.
Programme San Vincenzo Ferreri 2026
Program of the 2026 celebrations:
- August 4th, evening — evening procession with the statue of San Vincenzo Ferreri from the country church to the village, which turns into a torchlight procession along the main street
- August 5th — San Vincenzo Ferreri fair with stalls and market; in the afternoon, procession through the village streets accompanied by the band; in the evening, fireworks
The detailed religious and civil program is defined by the parish and the festival committee in the weeks preceding the event.
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Practical information — San Vincenzo Ferreri
When
August 4th and 5th.
Where
Historic center of Pietrabbondante (IS), with the procession starting from the church of San Vincenzo Ferreri in the countryside.
How to get there
By car from Isernia towards upper Molise; events are free admission.
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Where does it take place — San Vincenzo Ferreri
Centro storico di Pietrabbondante