Patronal Feast of Saint Peter the Martyr
The medieval village of Fornelli honors its patron saint, Saint Peter the Martyr of Verona
About Feast of Saint Peter the Martyr
Saint Peter the Martyr, patron saint of Fornelli
In Fornelli, in the province of Isernia, the patron saint is Saint Peter the Martyr of Verona (Saint Peter of Verona), celebrated on April 29th. The village also has Saint Dominic the Abbot as co-patron, celebrated on January 22nd. The April patronal feast is one of the most heartfelt moments of the town's religious calendar.
Mass and procession in the walled village
The celebrations revolve around the solemn mass and the procession with the statue of the Saint through the streets of the historic center. The Church of Saint Peter the Martyr, with its Renaissance portal, houses the imposing statue of the patron saint and is the focal point of the celebrations.
A village within the walls of history
Fornelli is one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Italy, nicknamed "the village of towers" for its seven towers from the Norman-Angevin era and for its well-preserved walls in Molise. The feast of Saint Peter the Martyr is experienced in this evocative setting, where faith, history, and community identity intertwine.
Feast of Saint Peter the Martyr — edition 2026
On April 29, 2026, Fornelli celebrates its patron saint, Saint Peter the Martyr of Verona. The feast follows the traditional structure: a solemn mass and a procession with the statue of the Saint through the streets of the historic center, a moment of devotion and community in the medieval village of the province of Isernia.
Programme Feast of Saint Peter the Martyr 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be communicated by the Parish and the Municipality of Fornelli closer to the feast. The traditional structure includes: a solemn mass in honor of Saint Peter the Martyr and a procession with the statue of the Saint through the streets of the walled village.
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How to get there
Fornelli can be reached by car from Isernia in about 15 minutes (exit at Macchia d'Isernia from the state road). It is advisable to park in the areas outside the historic center.
When
The patronal feast of Saint Peter the Martyr is celebrated on April 29th.
Information
The program of celebrations is communicated by the Parish and the Municipality of Fornelli.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Peter the Martyr
Chiesa di San Pietro Martire e centro storico di Fornelli