THE CHURCHES AND STATUES OF SANTU BACHIS IN SARDINIA - ITALY Saint Bacchus (in Sardinian dialect Santu Bachis or Bachisio) is venerated in several villages and towns of Sardinia. His feast is on May 12. Church in Bolotana - built 1597 by Miguel Puig Bolotana church - Saint Bacchus main altar Statue in Onanì village San Bachisio church in Loceri village - made 1887 Around the church, there are various stalls in which pilgrims travelling from afar slept. Statue in Loceri village - 17th century Loceri village - The procession on the Saint's day, in present times Church in Telti village Church in Tempio Pausania town - Baldu borough - 17th century Interior of Tempio Pausania church with statue of Saint Bachisio