Festival of Our Lady of Constantinople
The ancient votive festival on the third Sunday of May in Agnone
About Our Lady of Constantinople
An ancient vow
The Festival of Our Lady of Constantinople in Agnone, in the province of Isernia, has its roots in 1605, when the first dedicated church was built. After the devastating plague of 1656, the parish of Sant'Emidio made a solemn vow to process annually to the Capuchin church to thank Our Lady: a vow that is renewed to this day, every third Sunday of May.
Novena and procession
The festival is preceded by a preparatory novena. Saturday evening is dedicated to the consecration of children to Our Lady, blessings, and light music. On Sunday, Masses are held throughout the day, leading up to the most anticipated moment: the evening procession with the beautiful icon of Our Lady, carried through the town's streets from the Capuchin church, concluding in Piazza XX Settembre amidst the sounds of orchestras.
Identity and tradition
The current church, dedicated to Santa Maria di Costantinopoli, was consecrated in 1997, a sign of the continuity of an unbroken devotion. The festival represents one of the most significant religious events of the year for the community of Agnone, intertwining historical memory, faith, and popular tradition in the heart of Alto Molise.
Our Lady of Constantinople — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Festival of Our Lady of Constantinople takes place on the third Sunday of May in Agnone, following a vow made in 1656. After the preparatory novena, Saturday evening is dedicated to the consecration of children to Our Lady and light music; on Sunday, after Mass, the evening procession carries the icon of Our Lady through the town streets, from the Capuchin church to Piazza XX Settembre, accompanied by orchestras.
Programme Our Lady of Constantinople 2026
Saturday (Vigil)
- Evening — Consecration of children to Our Lady and blessing
- Light music in the square
Sunday — Third Sunday of May
- Masses during the day
- Evening — Procession with the icon of Our Lady from the Capuchin church through the town streets
- Conclusion in Piazza XX Settembre with orchestras
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How to get there
Agnone is located in Alto Molise, in the province of Isernia, reachable by car from the SS86 Istonia. The nearest train station is Isernia (about 45 km).
Information
The festival takes place on the third Sunday of May, with celebrations concentrated on the last two days preceded by the novena. Free admission. For religious schedules, contact the parish of Agnone.
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Where does it take place — Our Lady of Constantinople
Chiesa dei Cappuccini e Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 86081 Agnone