Festival of Our Lady of Monte Berico — Patronal Feast of Vicenza
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Festival of Our Lady of Monte Berico — Patronal Feast of Vicenza

08 Sep 2025
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Edition 2025 — Festival of Monte Berico

On September 8, 2025, Vicenza celebrated its patroness, Our Lady of Monte Berico, with a dawn vigil, masses at the Sanctuary presided over by Bishop Giuliano Brugnotto, and the diocesan pilgrimage on September 7th. The festival also served as a prelude to the Marian Jubilee Year of 2026 and the 600th anniversary of the apparitions.

On September 8, 2025, Vicenza celebrated its patroness, Our Lady of Monte Berico. The day began with a dawn vigil at 5:00 AM and the dawn mass at 6:00 AM, followed by hourly masses 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 to Monte Berico hill. The festival served as a prelude to the Marian Jubilee Year of 2026, commemorating the apparitions of 1426. An exhibition dedicated to the artist Bruno Meneguzzo completed the events at the Sanctuary.

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Religious services are free to attend.

Where does it take place — Festival of Monte Berico

Santuario di Monte Berico

Viale X Giugno 87, 36100 Vicenza

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Festival of Monte Berico in brief

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