Assumption Day

#hellohalloween The Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt) celebration in Völs am Schlern (Fiè allo Sciliar) is a significant local event held annually on August 15. This day honors the patron saint of the parish, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and is marked by a series of traditional religious and cultural activities. Holy Mass: The day begins with a solemn Holy Mass at the Parish Church of Fiè allo Sciliar, dedicated to the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This church, first mentioned in 1170, showcases a blend of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, with notable features like the 15th-century winged altar by Master Narcissus of Bolzano.