Patronal Feast of the Assumption of Mary
The feast of the Assumption in the village of Val d'Agri
About Madonna Assunta Gallicchio
The Assumption, Gallicchio's Summer Patron Saint
The Patronal Feast of the Assumption of Mary is one of the most important and well-attended religious celebrations in Gallicchio, a small village in the Val d'Agri, in the province of Potenza. The Assumption of the Virgin into heaven is at the center of Catholic devotion and is experienced with particular fervor in Gallicchio, as the patron saint of the summer season.
Faith and Community
The feast intertwines religious and civil moments: the heart of the day is the Solemn Holy Mass in the parish church, followed by the procession that winds through the village streets. Around the celebrations, popular festivities develop, which also attract emigrants and families originally from Gallicchio, for whom Ferragosto is an occasion for return and reunion.
Gallicchio and the Val d'Agri
Nestled in the hills of Val d'Agri, the Municipality of Gallicchio, in the Province of Potenza, preserves the authentic atmosphere of Lucanian villages. The feast of the Assumption is one of the moments when this identity becomes most alive, uniting the community in devotion and conviviality.
Madonna Assunta Gallicchio — edition 2026
The feast of the Assumption in Gallicchio is held around Ferragosto (mid-August): in 2025 the main celebration took place on August 10th, while traditionally it falls on the Sunday closest to August 15th. The exact date for 2026 will be defined and communicated by the parish.
Programme Madonna Assunta Gallicchio 2026
The detailed religious and civil program for 2026 will be communicated by the parish and the festival committee in the weeks preceding the event.
The usual schedule includes:
- Solemn Holy Mass in honor of the Assumption of Mary in the parish church;
- Procession with the statue of the Virgin through the village streets;
- Moments of civil celebration and community conviviality.
Highlights Madonna Assunta Gallicchio 2026
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Practical information — Madonna Assunta Gallicchio
Practical Information
How to get there: Gallicchio is located in Val d'Agri, reachable from the provincial network southeast of Potenza.
When: in August, around Ferragosto (mid-August).
Admission: free religious festival, along the streets of the center.
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