Monte Berico 600 - Marian Jubilee Year and Year of Rebirth
Six centuries since the apparitions of the Madonna of Monte Berico
About Monte Berico 600
Six centuries of devotion at Monte Berico
In 2026, it will be 600 years since the first apparition of the Blessed Virgin on the hill of Monte Berico, witnessed in 1426 by Vincenza Pasini. The Sanctuary of Santa Maria di Monte Berico, which overlooks Vicenza from its hilltop, has been the heart of Marian devotion for the Berico territory for six centuries and a destination for pilgrimages from all over Italy.
A Jubilee Year for the City
To celebrate the anniversary, the Marian Jubilee Year and Year of Rebirth has been proclaimed, solemnly opened on Sunday, February 8, 2026, by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State. The theme of the year, inspired by the Magnificat, is «My soul rejoices in the Lord. Rebirth in hope with Mary». The initiative stems from an agreement between the Order of the Servants of Mary, the Diocese, the Municipality, and the Province of Vicenza, and the Veneto Region.
Between Faith, Art, and Memory
In addition to liturgical celebrations and pilgrimages, the Jubilee Year offers an immersive journey in the Hall of the Seven Holy Founders of the Sanctuary, which reconnects works, documents, and traditions in a historical-spiritual path through the centuries. The year concludes on March 7, 2027.
Monte Berico 600 — edition 2026
The Marian Jubilee Year and Year of Rebirth celebrates in 2026 the 600 years since the first Marian apparitions at Monte Berico. Solemnly opened on February 8, 2026, by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, it unfolds throughout the year with liturgical celebrations, pilgrimages, and cultural events, concluding on March 7, 2027.
Programme Monte Berico 600 2026
Opening
- Sunday, February 8, 2026, 3:00 PM — Eucharistic celebration of opening presided over by Cardinal Pietro Parolin at the Sanctuary of Monte Berico
Moments of the Jubilee Year
- March 7, 2026: 600th anniversary of the first Marian apparition
- March 29, 2026: unveiling of a stele dedicated to Saint Mary of Monte Berico
- Immersive journey through art, devotion, and memory in the Hall of the Seven Holy Founders of the Sanctuary
- Pilgrimages, liturgical celebrations, and cultural events throughout the year
Theme
«My soul rejoices in the Lord. Rebirth in hope with Mary», inspired by the Magnificat.
The detailed and updated program is published on the official website monteberico600.org.
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How to get there
The Sanctuary of Monte Berico can be reached from Vicenza city center by ascending Viale X Giugno or through the famous Portici, a long covered staircase leading to the hill. By car, take A4 exit Vicenza Est/Ovest.
Visits and celebrations
The complete calendar of celebrations and events for the Jubilee Year is available on the official website monteberico600.org.
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Where does it take place — Monte Berico 600
Santuario di Santa Maria di Monte Berico
Viale X Giugno 87, 36100 Vicenza