Patronal Feast of Saint Roch
Palata celebrates Saint Roch around mid-August
About Saint Roch
Saint Roch, Patron of Palata
Every August 16th, the village of Palata, in the province of Campobasso, pays homage to Saint Roch, venerated as the co-patron of the town. The feast is one of the most important events of the Molise summer and is concentrated in the days around mid-August, when the town comes alive with faithful, tourists, and Palata residents returning for the occasion.
Between Procession and Popular Feast
The central moment of the celebrations is the procession of the wooden statue of Saint Roch, carried through the streets of the historic center amidst the devotion of the community. Alongside the religious dimension, for decades, civil celebrations have taken place with food stands and dancing evenings, which liven up the town's spaces and extend the festivities into the warm August nights.
Palata in Lower Molise
Nestled in the hills of Lower Molise not far from the Adriatic coast, Palata preserves a compact historic center and still-vibrant popular traditions. The feast of Saint Roch is the ideal opportunity to discover this corner of the province of Campobasso and experience the authentic atmosphere of a Molise village festival.
Saint Roch — edition 2026
On August 16, 2026, Palata renews its devotion to Saint Roch. The day includes liturgical celebrations and the procession of the saint's wooden statue through the streets of the historic center. Around mid-August, civil celebrations take place, with food stands and dancing evenings that liven up the town.
Programme Saint Roch 2026
The detailed program of the 2026 celebrations will be announced by the Municipality of Palata and the parish in the weeks preceding the event. The traditional structure of the feast includes:
- August 16 — Holy Masses and procession of the wooden statue of Saint Roch through the town's streets
- Days around mid-August — Civil celebrations with food stands and dancing evenings
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How to get there
Palata can be reached by car from the SS647 Fondo Valle del Biferno and from the provincial roads of Lower Molise. The nearest train station is Termoli, on the Adriatic line, from which you can continue by car.
When
The patronal feast is celebrated on August 16th, with civil celebrations concentrated in the days around mid-August. For the updated program, it is advisable to contact the Municipality of Palata or the parish.
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Where does it take place — Saint Roch
Centro storico di Palata