Festival of the Apparition of the Madonna del Frassino
The patronal feast of Oneta in remembrance of the 1512 apparition
About Madonna del Frassino
The 1512 Apparition
The Festival of the Apparition of the Madonna del Frassino is the patronal feast of Oneta, a municipality in the Val del Riso in the province of Bergamo. According to tradition, the apparition of the Virgin occurred on July 2nd, 1512, a date that still marks the main religious anniversary of the town.
The Sanctuary of the Madonna del Frassino
The heart of the feast is the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Frassino, located on Via Santuario, built in the early decades of the 16th century. For centuries, it has been a pilgrimage destination for the valley community, and the sanctuary preserves the Marian devotion of Oneta and neighboring towns. The feast, preceded by a preparatory novena, sees the faithful gather around the sacred site for celebrations in honor of the Madonna.
Devotion in the Mountains
More than a simple anniversary, the Festival of the Apparition is the moment when the community of Oneta renews its bond with the Madonna del Frassino and its roots. In a small municipality nestled among the Orobic mountains, religious tradition continues to be a unifying force for the inhabitants, keeping alive a cult that is over five centuries old.
Madonna del Frassino — edition 2026
On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Oneta celebrates the Festival of the Apparition of the Madonna del Frassino, its patron saint, in remembrance of the 1512 apparition. The anniversary is preceded by a novena of preparation and culminates in celebrations at the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Frassino.
The detailed liturgical program is communicated by the sanctuary in the weeks prior.
Programme Madonna del Frassino 2026
The detailed liturgical program is communicated by the sanctuary in the weeks prior.
- Novena of preparation in the preceding days
- July 2 — celebrations in honor of the Madonna del Frassino at the sanctuary
Highlights Madonna del Frassino 2026
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Practical information — Madonna del Frassino
When
July 2nd, the anniversary of the apparition (preceded by a novena).
Where
Sanctuary of the Madonna del Frassino, Via Santuario 13, Oneta (BG).
How to get there
By car from Bergamo along the Val Seriana and Val del Riso; the area is mountainous, a car is recommended. Sanctuary tel. +39 035 707738.
Admission
Free admission to the celebrations.
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Santuario della Madonna del Frassino
Via Santuario 13, 24020 Oneta