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Religious celebrations

Candle holders procession in Sassari - Sardinia Italy

The “Descent of the Candlesticks”- Sassari

20240814 Sardinia -Sassari  Folklore-Traditions | Religious celebrations

Every August 14th the most important religious celebration in Sassari

Basilicata-San Rocco-Tolve

Procession of Saint Rocco in August – Tolve

20240816 Basilicata -Tolve (Potenza)  Folklore-Traditions | Religious celebrations

On 16 August takes place the Procession of Saint Rocco, patron saint of Tolve

Sant'Agata-Sicilia-Catania

Feast of Saint Agatha in August – Catania

20240817 Sicily -Catania   Folklore-Traditions | Religious celebrations

17 August. The summer religious feast to celebrate Saint Agata, patroness of the city

Santa Rosa

La Macchina di Santa Rosa – Viterbo

20240903 Lazio -Viterbo  Folklore-Traditions | Religious celebrations

On September 3rd. Religiours feast dedicated to Saint Rose, the patron of the city

Basilicata-San Rocco Settembre

Procession of Saint Rocco in September – Tolve

20240916 Basilicata -Tolve (Potenza)  Folklore-Traditions | Religious celebrations

16 September a further celebration of Saint Rocco, patron saint of Tolve

Good Friday in Romagnano Sesia Italy

Good Friday in Romagnano Sesia

20250417 - 20250420 Piemonte -Romagnano Sesia (Novara)  Folklore-Traditions | Religious celebrations

April 17-20, 2025. From 1729 in odd years one of the most important Easter rituals in Italy.

Abruzzo - Scala Santa di Campli

The “Holy Staircase” Church – Campli

All year long Abruzzo -Campli (Teramo)  Art-Culture-History | Exhibits-Museums-Visits | Religious celebrations

Climbing the 28 wooden steps of the Sanctuary of Scala Santa, Roman Catholics can obtain the Plenary Indulgence.

Living Via Crucis - Frassinoro

Living Via Crucis – Frassinoro

20260403 Emilia-Romagna -Frassinoro (Modena)  Folklore-Traditions | Religious celebrations

BACK IN 2026. Every three year, the commemoration of the Passion of Christ.