Patronal Feast of Saint Mercurius the Martyr
The patron saint of Toro between faith and fire traditions
About Feast of Saint Mercurius
The patron saint of Toro
Saint Mercurius the Martyr is the patron saint of Toro, a village in the Molise hinterland in the province of Campobasso. The feast in his honor is the most anticipated moment of the village summer and is celebrated at the end of August, combining religious devotion with popular participation.
The bell tower fire
Among the most characteristic traditions of the feast is the bell tower fire, a suggestive fire ritual that accompanies the celebrations and represents one of the identity elements of the Toro celebration. Alongside the religious rites, the feast offers moments of popular entertainment that liven up the village center.
A community feast
The Feast of Saint Mercurius is an occasion for the entire community of Toro to gather: residents and returning emigrants come together to honor the patron saint and relive the village traditions together, in the heart of the province of Campobasso.
Feast of Saint Mercurius — edition 2026
The Patronal Feast of Saint Mercurius the Martyr 2026 enlivens Toro on August 25th and 26th, culminating on the 26th. The religious celebrations in honor of the patron saint intertwine with the popular traditions of the village, including the evocative bell tower fire.
The feast brings together the community of the Molise village, in the province of Campobasso, with devotional rites and moments of entertainment. The detailed program is disseminated by the Municipality and the Parish of Toro.
Programme Feast of Saint Mercurius 2026
The celebrations in honor of Saint Mercurius the Martyr take place on August 25th and 26th, with religious rites, the tradition of the bell tower fire, and moments of popular celebration. The detailed program with times is disseminated by the Municipality of Toro.
Highlights Feast of Saint Mercurius 2026
The tradition of the bell tower fire and the celebrations of the patron saint.
Prices Feast of Saint Mercurius 2026
Practical information — Feast of Saint Mercurius
How to get there
Toro can be reached by car from Campobasso, in the Molise hinterland. The celebrations take place in the historic center and in the churches of the village.
Tips
The feast has free admission. The main date is August 26th: it is advisable to consult the Municipality and the Parish of Toro for the updated program.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Mercurius
Centro storico di Toro
Centro storico, 86018 Toro