Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua

In Cittaducale, in the Rieti province, the cult of Saint Anthony of Padua is an integral part of the community's identity. The devotion, linked to the Angevin and Franciscan origins of the village, has been passed down from generation to generation, guarded by brotherhoods and popular associations. The symbol of this tradition is the historic 'machine of the Saint', an imposing 19th-century structure kept in the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Popolo, which is carried on the shoulders of the faithful during the procession. Around the June anniversary, the historic center becomes a place of faith and encounter, a testament to the deep bond between the citizens and their patron saint.