Patronal Feast of Saint Nicholas
Fossalto celebrates its patron saint Nicholas with mass, procession, and popular devotion
About Feast of Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas, Patron of Fossalto
In Fossalto, in the province of Campobasso, the patron saint is Saint Nicholas, whose feast day is celebrated on May 9th (feast of the translation of the relics). The patronal feast is one of the central moments of the village's religious calendar.
Mass and Procession
The celebrations revolve around the solemn mass in honor of the Saint and the procession with the statue of Saint Nicholas carried through the village streets, accompanied by the faithful and, traditionally, the town band.
A Village with Strong Traditions
Fossalto is a village that proudly preserves its popular traditions — above all the famous Pagliara Maje Maje on May 1st. The feast of Saint Nicholas is part of this rich identity heritage, testifying to the deep bond between the community and its religious and cultural roots.
Feast of Saint Nicholas — edition 2026
On May 9, 2026, Fossalto celebrates its patron saint, Saint Nicholas. The feast follows the traditional structure: a solemn mass and a procession with the statue of the Saint through the village streets, a moment of devotion and community for the village in the province of Campobasso.
Programme Feast of Saint Nicholas 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be communicated by the Parish and the Municipality of Fossalto closer to the date. The traditional structure includes: a solemn mass in honor of Saint Nicholas and a procession with the statue of the Saint through the village streets, accompanied by the town band.
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How to get there
Fossalto can be reached by car from Campobasso (about 30 km) along the provincial roads towards upper Molise.
When
The patronal feast of Saint Nicholas is celebrated on May 9th.
Information
The program of the celebrations is communicated by the Parish and the Municipality of Fossalto.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Nicholas
Centro storico di Fossalto