Patronal Feast of Saint Michael the Archangel

Saint Michael, patron saint of Sant'Angelo del Pesco

The very name of the village — Sant'Angelo del Pesco — reveals the deep connection with Archangel Michael, the warrior saint at the head of the heavenly hosts. In this village in the highest part of Molise, in the province of Isernia and a stone's throw from Abruzzo, the patronal feast of Saint Michael the Archangel is celebrated on September 29th, the day of his liturgical commemoration.

An identity feast

For a community of a few hundred inhabitants, the patron saint's feast is the most important event of the year from a religious and identity perspective. The celebrations in honor of Saint Michael bring the village together, along with those who return for the occasion, renewing the devotion to the archangel and the sense of belonging to this corner of the Molise Apennines.

Between mountains and borders

Located on the border with Abruzzo and the Maiella National Park, Sant'Angelo del Pesco is a village immersed in nature, far from the main tourist routes. The feast of Saint Michael the Archangel, at the end of summer, is the ideal opportunity to discover the authenticity of this small center and its popular religiosity, proudly preserved by the community.