Patronal Feast of Saint James (Sent Joapuksch Virtag)
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Patronal Feast of Saint James (Sent Joapuksch Virtag)

25 Jul 2025
Issime — Valle d'Aosta/Vallée d'Aoste (007)

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Edition 2025 — Feast of Saint James

In 2025, Issime also celebrated its patron saint Saint James on July 25th, according to Walser tradition. The day combined a solemn mass in honor of the saint with a concert by the Musikkapelle 'La Lira', the village's historic band. A specific detailed program for the 2025 edition does not appear to be published online.

The Feast of Saint James is a recurring and identity-defining event in Issime, celebrated every year on July 25th. In 2025, the village renewed the Walser tradition of Sent Joapuksch Virtag, with a solemn mass in honor of the patron saint and a concert by the Musikkapelle 'La Lira', the band founded in 1906. A specific detailed program for the 2025 edition does not appear to be published online: the festival maintains its established format, made up of religious observance, music, and costumes of the Walser community of the Lys Valley.

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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint James

Chiesa di San Giacomo e capoluogo di Issime

Località Capoluogo, 11020 Issime

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www.comune.issime.ao.it

Feast of Saint James in brief

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