Patronal Feast of Saint Nicholas of Bari
Picerno honors its patron saint with a solemn Mass and procession
About Saint Nicholas Picerno
Picerno celebrates Saint Nicholas of Bari
May 9th is a special date for Picerno, a town in the Marmo Platano area of the province of Potenza: it's the day the community honors its patron saint, Saint Nicholas of Bari, the bishop of Myra venerated throughout Southern Italy, whose relics are kept in Bari. The date coincides with the celebration in Bari of the translation of the relics, a moment of great devotion in the entire region.
Solemn Mass and Procession
The heart of the festival is the solemn Mass celebrated in the parish church dedicated to the saint, at Via Cavour 51, followed by the procession with the statue of Saint Nicholas through the town's streets. Accompanied by a band and the choral participation of the faithful, the procession is the moment when the people of Picerno renew their bond with their patron saint.
A Civic and Religious Festival
The occasion combines spiritual and civic dimensions, involving the entire citizenry. Between faith, tradition, and popular festivities, the celebration of Saint Nicholas of Bari remains one of the most important events in Picerno's calendar.
Saint Nicholas Picerno — edition 2026
For 2026, the feast of the patron saint Saint Nicholas of Bari in Picerno is expected on Saturday, May 9th. As per tradition, the day includes the solemn Mass in the parish church on Via Cavour, followed by the procession with the saint's statue. The detailed program will be released by the parish and the Municipality of Picerno in the weeks prior.
Programme Saint Nicholas Picerno 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced in the coming weeks by the parish and the Municipality.
The traditional structure of the festival includes:
- Solemn Mass at the Church of Saint Nicholas of Bari (Via Cavour 51), in the morning
- Procession with the saint's statue through the town's streets, accompanied by the band
- Moments of popular and civic celebration
Highlights Saint Nicholas Picerno 2026
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Practical information — Saint Nicholas Picerno
When: May 9th, patron saint's day.
Where: Church of Saint Nicholas of Bari, Via Cavour 51, and historic center of Picerno (PZ).
How to get there: Picerno is located along the Potenza-Sicignano junction; approximately a 20-minute drive from Potenza.
Admission: free.
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Where does it take place — Saint Nicholas Picerno
Chiesa di San Nicola di Bari
Via Cavour 51, 85055 Picerno