Feast of Saints Apostles Philip and James

The Patrons of Carate Urio

Overlooking the waters of Lake Como, the small village of Carate Urio, in the province of Como, celebrates its patron saints every year on May 3rd: the Apostles Philip and James the Minor. It is the village's patronal feast, a moment that brings the community together around its religious and identity roots.

The Parish Church

The heart of the celebrations is the parish church of Saints James and Philip, in Piazza Luigi Minoletti. Founded in the 16th century, it houses a rich Baroque interior with stuccoes, frescoes, and paintings, and represents the main place of worship in the village. Solemn liturgical celebrations in honor of the patrons take place here, with Mass and moments of prayer marking the festive day.

A Village Feast on the Lake

As happens in many small lakeside municipalities, the patronal feast of Carate Urio is also an occasion for community gathering: alongside the religious program, the village experiences moments of social interaction that strengthen the bond between the inhabitants and with those who return to the village for the occasion. The charm of the setting—the houses overlooking the water, the backdrop of the mountains—adds a special value to an ancient and heartfelt celebration.

Between Faith and Larian Landscape

Visiting Carate Urio for the Feast of Saints Philip and James also means discovering one of the most characteristic villages on the Como branch of the lake, where the spiritual dimension of the patronal feast blends with the beauty of the Larian landscape and the community's traditions.