Patron saint festival In 52 days
Saint Nicholas of Bari, patron aligned with the solstice
📅 Every year, on 6 December, close to the solstice: the sun strikes the altar low and to the south
Specchia celebrates Saint Nicholas of Bari on 6 December, a date close to the solstice: the sun rises very low and strikes the altar only when almost due south, confirming the church's ancient orientation. The feast is renewed on the second Sunday of May.
