Patronal Feast of the Assumption of Mary
On the first Sunday of May, Rocchetta celebrates its patron saint
About Assumption of Mary
The Patron Saint of Upper Volturno
In Rocchetta a Volturno, a village in Upper Volturno in the province of Isernia at the foot of the Mainarde mountains, the patronal feast of the Madonna Assunta is celebrated on the first Sunday of May. It is one of the most cherished events for the community, which gathers around the Parish of the Assumption of Mary to honor its protector.
Faith, Music, and Tradition
The feast intertwines the religious aspect—with liturgical celebrations and the procession of the statue of the Madonna through the village streets—with civil events: musical performances, cultural initiatives, and food stalls featuring typical products from Upper Molise. The organization is jointly managed by the parish and the Festival Committee.
Opening of the Molise Spring
Held at the beginning of May, the feast of the Madonna Assunta marks the start of the festival season in Rocchetta a Volturno, bringing life and color back to the village streets after winter and drawing families and returning emigrants to the town.
Assumption of Mary — edition 2026
In 2026, Rocchetta a Volturno will again celebrate the patron saint, the Madonna Assunta, on the first Sunday of May. Organized by the Parish of the Assumption of Mary and the Festival Committee, the feast will feature liturgical celebrations, the procession of the Madonna's statue, musical performances, cultural initiatives, and food stalls with typical products.
Programme Assumption of Mary 2026
First Sunday of May — Feast of the Assumption of Mary
- Liturgical celebrations at the Church of the Assumption of Mary
- Procession of the Madonna's statue through the village streets
- Musical performances and cultural initiatives
- Food stalls with typical products from Upper Molise
The detailed schedule will be released by the parish and the Festival Committee in the weeks preceding the event.
Highlights Assumption of Mary 2026
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Practical information — Assumption of Mary
When
First Sunday of May.
Where
Church of the Assumption of Mary and historic center of Rocchetta a Volturno (IS).
How to get there
Rocchetta a Volturno is located in Upper Volturno, reachable from Isernia in the direction of Castel San Vincenzo.
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Where does it take place — Assumption of Mary
Chiesa dell'Assunzione di Maria e centro storico