Religious celebrations
![Candle holders procession in Sassari - Sardinia Italy](https://www.italybyevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/discesa750x464.jpg)
The “Descent of the Candlesticks”- Sassari
Every August 14th the most important religious celebration in Sassari
![Basilicata-San Rocco-Tolve](https://www.italybyevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Basilicata-San-Rocco-Tolve.jpg)
Procession of Saint Rocco in August – Tolve
On 16 August takes place the Procession of Saint Rocco, patron saint of Tolve
![Sant'Agata-Sicilia-Catania](https://www.italybyevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/SantAgata-Sicilia-Catania.jpg)
Feast of Saint Agatha in August – Catania
17 August. The summer religious feast to celebrate Saint Agata, patroness of the city
![Santa Rosa](https://www.italybyevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/lazio_macchina_santa_rosa.jpg)
La Macchina di Santa Rosa – Viterbo
On September 3rd. Religiours feast dedicated to Saint Rose, the patron of the city
![Basilicata-San Rocco Settembre](https://www.italybyevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Basilicata-San-Rocco-Settembre.jpg)
Procession of Saint Rocco in September – Tolve
16 September a further celebration of Saint Rocco, patron saint of Tolve
![Good Friday in Romagnano Sesia Italy](https://www.italybyevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/cover_romagnano_sesia.jpg)
Good Friday in Romagnano Sesia
April 17-20, 2025. From 1729 in odd years one of the most important Easter rituals in Italy.
![Abruzzo - Scala Santa di Campli](https://www.italybyevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/abruzzo_Scala_Santa_di_Campli.jpg)
The “Holy Staircase” Church – Campli
Climbing the 28 wooden steps of the Sanctuary of Scala Santa, Roman Catholics can obtain the Plenary Indulgence.
![Living Via Crucis - Frassinoro](https://www.italybyevents.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Via-Crucis-Vivente-Frassinoro-12.jpg)
Living Via Crucis – Frassinoro
BACK IN 2026. Every three year, the commemoration of the Passion of Christ.