Pazzano, August at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Star

There is a special moment to immerse yourself in the life of Pazzano, its soul and its history. It is August 15, when local residents climb up to the Hermitage of Monte Stella to celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.
To experience the most evocative moments of the celebration, however, you should arrive at least the day before and be prepared to wake up very early, before dawn, in order to reach the sanctuary before the sun rises. Imagine: the muffled sounds of early morning, people gathering in the dim light, and everyone walking together along the scenic road, which at this hour opens onto a sea of shadows and faint lights, until reaching the cave where She resides. The liturgy itself is also a moving experience: if you like, try to stand close to the elderly villagers and listen to them singing the hymns they learned as children, hand in hand with their mothers.
And now that the mass is over and the sun has risen, you can return to the village admiring the Costa dei Gelsomini and the green woods of the Stilaro Valley.