Festival of Patron Saints Nicander, Marcian and Daria
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Festival of Patron Saints Nicander, Marcian and Daria

16 Jun 2025 — 18 Jun 2025
Isernia — Isernia (094)

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Edition 2025 — Patron Saints Isernia

In 2025, the Diocese of Isernia-Venafro also celebrated its patrons Nicander, Marcian, and Daria from June 16th to 18th: the procession of the silver bust, the Bishop's vespers, the Pontifical Mass on the 17th with the rite of the city keys handed over by the new mayor, and the grand final procession towards the Annunciation.

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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<p>Free participation.</p>

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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