Festival of the Panicelle of San Biagio
The blessed breads of San Biagio in the tradition of Sepino
About Panicelle of San Biagio
The panicelle of San Biagio
In Sepino, a village in the Matese region of the province of Campobasso, San Biagio is celebrated on February 3rd with the traditional Festival of the Panicelle. The panicelle are small blessed breads that are distributed to the faithful and visitors as a sign of protection, according to a devotional custom that links the saint to health, particularly the throat.
Popular devotion and local products
The festival combines the religious and convivial dimensions: alongside the blessing and distribution of the panicelle, stands of local products are set up, offering an opportunity to discover the gastronomy of the Molise Matese. It is a simple event but deeply rooted in the village's culture, which each year brings the community together around an ancient tradition.
Panicelle of San Biagio — edition 2026
The 2026 Festival of the Panicelle takes place on February 3rd, the feast day of San Biagio, in Sepino. The day includes the blessing and distribution of the panicelle, the traditional local breads, with stands of local products in the center of the village.
Programme Panicelle of San Biagio 2026
February 3, 2026 — San Biagio
- Religious services in honor of San Biagio
- Blessing and distribution of the panicelle, the blessed breads of Sepino tradition
- Stands of local products in the center of the village
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Practical information — Panicelle of San Biagio
How to get there
Sepino is located in the Matese mountains, in the province of Campobasso, about 30 km from the provincial capital. It can be reached by car via the SS17.
Admission
Free admission; the blessed panicelle are distributed to the community.
Contacts
Municipality of Sepino — tel. +39 0874 790132.
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Where does it take place — Panicelle of San Biagio
Centro storico di Sepino