Festival of Patron Saints Nicander, Marcian and Daria
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Edition 2025 — Patron Saints Isernia
The Festival of the Patron Saints in 2025 followed the traditional schedule in Isernia from June 16th to 18th. On the 16th, the silver bust of Saint Nicander and the relics were carried in procession from the Annunciation to the basilica, with solemn vespers by Bishop Camillo Cibotti.
On the 17th, the solemnity day, the Pontifical Mass saw the renewal of the rite of handing over the city keys and candles to the Bishop by the new mayor Alfredo Ricci. On the 18th, the long final procession, with thousands of faithful and the popular hymn composed in 1881, escorted the Patrons back to the Church of the Annunciation.
Programme
The 2025 calendar followed the usual structure: June 16th, procession of the silver bust and Bishop's vespers; June 17th, solemnity with Pontifical Mass and rite of the city keys; June 18th, final procession towards the Annunciation.
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Where does it take place — Patron Saints Isernia
Basilica dei Santi Martiri e chiesa dell'Annunziata
Basilica dei Santi Cosma e Damiano, 86170 Isernia
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