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San Roccu's Day

Pento, Cervioni
  • Pento, Cervioni
  • 16th of August
  • Non communiqué
  • Not provided

Dates

16th of August

Description

Each 16th of August, a Mass is celebrated in honor of Saint Roch, the saint who has been prayed over centuries to cure contagious diseases. When he was dying, he withdrew in a hut, where he was saved by a dog which licked his wounds and brought him bread every day. This is why small blessed breads are given out to the believers during Saint Roch’s celebration.