Patronal Feast of Saint Alexander
The patron saint of Montagano between solemn masses, procession, and music
About Feast of Saint Alexander
The Patron Saint of Montagano
The Patronal Feast of Saint Alexander is the most important event of the year in Montagano (province of Campobasso, Molise). The martyr saint, patron of the village, is celebrated on July 9th and 10th with two days that intertwine faith, tradition, and popular celebration.
Religious Celebrations
The heart of the feast consists of solemn masses and the procession of the statue of Saint Alexander through the village streets, accompanied by the faithful and the community. Devotion to the patron saint brings together residents and emigrants, who return to the village precisely during these days to reunite.
Civil Feast and Music
Alongside the religious celebrations, the feast offers traditional civil festivities, with evening music and entertainment organized by the Municipality and the Pro Loco "Faifoli-Montagano". The village squares come alive, and the occasion becomes a meeting point for the entire community.
Why it's Worth the Trip
For the visitor, the feast of Saint Alexander is the ideal opportunity to discover an authentic village in the hinterland of Campobasso at the moment it best expresses its identity, through devotion, tradition, and Molise hospitality.
Feast of Saint Alexander — edition 2026
On July 9th and 10th, 2026, Montagano will celebrate its patron saint, Saint Alexander the Martyr. Solemn masses and the procession of the saint's statue through the village streets mark the religious heart of the feast, while the evenings will be enlivened by civil celebrations and music curated by the Municipality and the Pro Loco Faifoli-Montagano. This recurring event draws residents and emigrants back to the village.
Programme Feast of Saint Alexander 2026
July 9-10, 2026 — Montagano
- Solemn masses in honor of Saint Alexander the Martyr
- Procession of the saint's statue through the village streets
- Evening civil celebrations with music and entertainment
Details of the schedule and musical program will be released by the Municipality and the Pro Loco in the days preceding the feast.
Highlights Feast of Saint Alexander 2026
- The procession of the statue of Saint Alexander
- The civil celebrations with music in the village squares
Prices Feast of Saint Alexander 2026
Practical information — Feast of Saint Alexander
How to Get There
Montagano is located a short distance from Campobasso, reachable by car via provincial roads. The nearest train station is Campobasso.
When
The patronal feast takes place on July 9th and 10th, with solemn masses, a procession, and civil celebrations.
Admission
Celebrations and festivities are free to attend.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Alexander
Centro storico di Montagano