Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua

The devotion of Trivigno to Saint Anthony of Padua

The Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua is the main patronal feast of Trivigno, a small village in the Province of Potenza overlooking the Lucanian hills. Traditionally celebrated at the beginning of September, it is an event steeped in history and local devotion, in which the entire community gathers around its patron saint.

Between religious rite and popular celebration

The festivities, organized by the Feste Committee with the Pro Loco Trivigno, alternate liturgical moments — Eucharistic celebrations and the solemn procession with the statue of the saint through the village streets — with civil events, including music, illuminations, and conviviality. Over the years, the devotion of Trivigno to Saint Anthony has also been enriched with particularly heartfelt moments, such as the reception of a relic of the saint.

A village to experience in September

The feast falls in an ideal season to discover Trivigno and the Lucanian hinterland: fresh hill air, local hospitality, and the warmth of a community that experiences its patronal feast as an identity moment. A good opportunity also to savor the traditional cuisine of inner Basilicata.