Patronal Feast of Saint Vincent Ferrer
The torchlight procession and the patron saint's fair in upper Molise
About Saint Vincent Ferrer
The Patron Saint of Pietrabbondante
In Pietrabbondante, a village in upper Molise in the province of Isernia, famous for its Samnite theatre, the Patronal Feast of Saint Vincent Ferrer is the most important religious and popular event of the summer. It is celebrated on August 4th and 5th and is linked to the church dedicated to the saint, one of the village's attractions.
The Torchlight Procession on August 4th
The most evocative moment is the evening of August 4th: the statue of Saint Vincent Ferrer is carried on shoulders from the country church to the village in a solemn procession which, once it reaches the center, transforms into a torchlight parade along the main street, amidst torches and devotion.
The Fair and Celebrations on August 5th
On August 5th, the traditional Saint Vincent Ferrer fair takes place, with stalls and a market. In the afternoon, a new procession winds through the village streets accompanied by the sound of the band. The festival concludes with a fireworks display, in an atmosphere of participation that involves the entire community of Pietrabbondante.
Saint Vincent Ferrer — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Feast of Saint Vincent Ferrer in Pietrabbondante confirms the traditional schedule: August 4th and 5th. On the evening of the 4th, the saint's statue descends from the country church to the village with the torchlight procession, while on the 5th, the fair, the procession with the band, and the fireworks display are renewed.
Programme Saint Vincent Ferrer 2026
Program of the 2026 celebrations:
- August 4th, evening — evening procession with the statue of Saint Vincent Ferrer from the country church to the village, which transforms into a torchlight parade along the main street
- August 5th — Saint Vincent Ferrer fair with stalls and market; in the afternoon, procession through the village streets accompanied by the band; in the evening, fireworks
The detailed religious and civil program is defined by the parish and the festival committee in the weeks preceding the event.
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Practical information — Saint Vincent Ferrer
When
August 4th and 5th.
Where
Historic center of Pietrabbondante (IS), with the procession starting from the church of Saint Vincent Ferrer in the countryside.
How to get there
By car from Isernia towards upper Molise; events are free admission.
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Where does it take place — Saint Vincent Ferrer
Centro storico di Pietrabbondante