Patronal Feast of Saint Clement the Martyr
The patron of the village of the Pentro horse, on the Alto Volturno
About Saint Clement the Martyr
Saint Clement the Martyr in Montenero Val Cocchiara
Montenero Val Cocchiara is a small village in Alto Molise, in the province of Isernia, famous for being the home of the Pentro horse, the indigenous equine breed that lives wild in the Pantano area. Its patron saint is Saint Clement the Martyr, celebrated on the second Sunday of August.
A Feast of Community and Return
The patronal celebrations include a solemn mass, a procession with the statue of the Saint through the streets of the historic center, and an evening of music in the piazza. The August date is not coincidental: it coincides with the period when many emigrants return to the village for the holidays, making the patronal feast a great reunion moment for the entire community of Montenero Val Cocchiara.
Saint Clement the Martyr — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the feast of Saint Clement the Martyr in Montenero Val Cocchiara falls on Sunday, August 9, the second Sunday of the month. The religious program includes a solemn mass and a procession with the patron saint's statue through the village streets, while the evening comes alive with music in the piazza. The occasion coincides with the summer return of emigrants, who come back to the land of the Pentro horse to reconnect with the community.
Programme Saint Clement the Martyr 2026
August 9 — Saint Clement the Martyr
- Solemn mass in honor of the patron saint
- Procession with the statue of Saint Clement the Martyr through the streets of the historic center
- Evening of music and celebration in the piazza
The detailed civil program will be released by the Municipality and the festival committee in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Saint Clement the Martyr 2026
The procession of the patron saint and the piazza celebration during the period of emigrants' return.
Prices Saint Clement the Martyr 2026
Practical information — Saint Clement the Martyr
How to get there
Montenero Val Cocchiara can be reached by car from Alto Volturno, heading towards the mountains of Alto Molise on the border with Abruzzo. The nearest train station is on the Sulmona-Isernia line (Carovilli-Castiglione or Isernia).
When
Second Sunday of August.
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Where does it take place — Saint Clement the Martyr
Centro storico di Montenero Val Cocchiara