Feast of Saint Theobald
The patronal feast of Badia Polesine
About Feast of Saint Theobald
The patron saint of Badia Polesine
The Feast of Saint Theobald celebrates the patron saint of Badia Polesine, in the province of Rovigo. Every July 1st, the faithful gather to renew their devotion to the patron saint in a day that intertwines liturgy, tradition, and community life.
Between faith and tradition
The religious program includes the homage to the relics in the archpriest's church and the Eucharistic celebration, followed by the solemn procession that goes from the church through the center to Sperone Bova, on the banks of the Adige River. Here, the evocative blessing of the waters takes place, a traditional moment deeply felt by the population. For some years now, the distribution of Saint Theobald's bread has been added.
A community feast
The liturgical part is accompanied by a convivial moment in the youth center premises, enlivened by the Pro Loco. The feast gathers the participation of civil and religious authorities and the entire citizenry, confirming itself as one of the most important identity events of the Municipality of Badia Polesine and the upper Polesine region.
Feast of Saint Theobald — edition 2026
On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, the community of Badia Polesine renews its devotion to its patron saint, Saint Theobald. The day begins with the homage to the relics and the Eucharistic celebration in the archpriest's church, continues with the procession crossing the center to Sperone Bova for the traditional blessing of the waters, and concludes with the distribution of Saint Theobald's bread and a convivial moment enlivened by the Pro Loco.
Programme Feast of Saint Theobald 2026
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- In the archpriest's church — Homage to the relics and Eucharistic celebration
- Following — Procession from the church through the center to Sperone Bova
- At Sperone Bova — Blessing of the Adige waters
- Distribution of Saint Theobald's bread
- Convivial moment in the youth center premises with the Pro Loco
Precise times will be announced by the parish closer to the feast.
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How to get there
Badia Polesine can be reached by car from the SS482 along the Adige River; from the A13 motorway (Bologna-Padova), exit at Rovigo or Boara. The archpriest's church and Sperone Bova are located in the center and on the banks of the Adige River.
Information
The celebrations are free to enter. The detailed program is distributed by the parish and the Pro Loco closer to the feast.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Theobald
Chiesa Arcipretale e Sperone Bova
Chiesa Arcipretale, 45021 Badia Polesine