Patronal Feast of Saint Elias the Prophet
The patron saint of the village where Padre Pio studied, celebrated on July 20th
About Feast of Saint Elias the Prophet
Saint Elias a Pianisi and its Patron Saint
Sant'Elia a Pianisi is a municipality in the province of Campobasso, in the Basso Molise region, linked to the memory of Padre Pio, who attended the Capuchin convent here in his youth. The town honors Saint Elias the Prophet as its patron saint, whose feast day falls on July 20th, the date of the prophet's liturgical commemoration.
The Feast of July 20th
The patronal feast is one of the most anticipated events of the year: alongside the religious services and the procession of the saint's statue, there are traditional popular celebrations and fireworks that light up the village sky. The organization is handled by the Parish Feast Committee of Saint Elias the Prophet.
A Moment of Community
Like many patronal feasts in inland Molise, the occasion draws residents and returning emigrants to the town, intertwining devotion, tradition, and social life. During July, the calendar also includes festivities for the Madonna del Carmine, making it a particularly vibrant period for the community of Sant'Elia a Pianisi.
Feast of Saint Elias the Prophet — edition 2026
In 2026, Sant'Elia a Pianisi will again celebrate its patron saint, Saint Elias the Prophet, on July 20th. The feast, deeply significant for the village in Basso Molise, includes religious services, the procession of the saint's statue, and traditional popular celebrations with fireworks.
The detailed program, curated by the Parish Feast Committee of Saint Elias the Prophet, will be announced in the weeks preceding the event.
Programme Feast of Saint Elias the Prophet 2026
The detailed program for 2026 will be published by the Parish Feast Committee closer to the feast day.
The traditional structure of the July 20th feast includes:
- Religious services in honor of Saint Elias the Prophet
- Procession of the saint's statue through the village streets
- Popular celebrations and musical entertainment
- Fireworks
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How to Get There
Sant'Elia a Pianisi is located in the province of Campobasso, in the Basso Molise region. It can be reached by car via the local state roads; the reference center is Campobasso.
When
July 20th, the feast of Saint Elias the Prophet, with religious services, procession, and fireworks.
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