August 29, 2026 – September 8, 2026 · Capranica (VT)
Capranica celebrates its Patron Saint San Terenziano with ten days of festivities that blend religious tradition with community gatherings. The program includes solemn masses, nocturnal processions, communal dinners, and concerts, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display. It's a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture and traditions.
📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 6:00 PM 📍 Chiesa di Santa Maria: Triduum of preparation for the feast 8:30 PM 🍽️📍 Monte San Terenziano: DINNER FOR EVERYONE 9:30 PM 🎵🎤📍 Monte San Terenziano: Capranica Folk Festival - CONCERT: COMPAGNIA SCIARABBALLO E TRANSUMANZE POPOLARI (Pizzica, Tarantelle, Stornelli, Saltarelli, Serenate, Canti e Tammurriate) 📅 SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 6:30 PM 📍 Chiesa di Santa Maria: Triduum of preparation for the feast 📅 MONDAY, AUGUST 31 6:00 PM 📍 Chiesa di Santa Maria: Triduum of preparation for the feast 9:00 PM 📍 Chiesa di San Terenziano al Monte: Prayer vigil in the presence of the Saint 📅 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 6:30 AM 📍 Chiesa di San Terenziano al Monte: TRADITIONAL MORNING MASS presided over by His Excellency Marco Salvi, Bishop of the Diocese of Civita Castellana. Vestition of new sisters and brothers of the confraternity. Distribution of "Pane Benedetto" (Blessed Bread) 11:00 AM 📍 Piazza Santa Maria: Floral arrangement by Elisa Tonetti 6:00 PM 📍 Chiesa di Santa Maria: HOLY MASS with blessing of the "Macchinisti" (float carriers) 7:30 PM 📍 Sala della Comunità: Convivial moment with the confraternity administrations, the "Macchinisti," and the municipal administration. 9:00 PM 📍 From Chiesa di Santa Maria: SOLEMN NIGHT PROCESSION. Transport of the Sacred Image of the Patron Saint through the town streets to the Chiesa di San Terenziano al Monte, accompanied by the "F. Paglia" Musical Band 📅 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 6:00 PM 📍 Chiesa della Madonna di Ruscelli: SAN TERENZIANO MEETS CAPRANICA. Holy Mass with the Sacred Image of San Terenziano. 📅 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 6:00 PM 📍 Casa di riposo E. Chiassarini: SAN TERENZIANO MEETS CAPRANICA. Holy Mass with the Sacred Image of San Terenziano. 📅 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 10:00 AM 📍 Chiesa della Madonna del Piano: Eucharistic Adoration 6:00 PM 📍 Chiesa della Madonna del Piano: SAN TERENZIANO MEETS CAPRANICA. Holy Mass with the Sacred Image of San Terenziano. 📅 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 FESTIVAL IN PAJANELLO (Viale America) 7:00 PM 🍽️: Food Stands Open 10:00 PM 🎵🎤: Concert FEBBRE ITALIANA 📅 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 9:00 PM 🎵📍 Chiesa San Francesco: Musical Show: "FRANCESCO EI SUOI FRATI" 📅 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 NATIVITY OF MARY 9:00 PM 📍 From Chiesa di Santa Maria: SOLEMN NIGHT PROCESSION. Transport of the Sacred Image of the Patron Saint through the town streets to the Chiesa della Madonna del Piano, traditionally illuminated, accompanied by the "Franco Paglia" Musical Band 10:00 PM 🎆: FIREWORKS DISPLAY