Feast of Saints Vito and Modesto

The Patrons of Lipomo

Lipomo, a municipality in the province of Como located close to the Larian capital, celebrates its patron saints, Vito and Modesto, on June 15th. The Parish of Saints Vito and Modesto, on Viale Beato Guanella, is the heart of the feast, which commemorates the martyrdom of Saints Vito, Modesto, and Crescenzia, which, according to tradition, occurred on June 15th, 303 AD.

The Procession of Saint Vito

The most solemn moment of the feast is the procession, during which the statue of Saint Vito is carried through the streets of the town, accompanied by the community of the faithful. It is the most visible sign of the devotion of Lipomo towards its patrons, a rite that is renewed every year and involves the entire community.

Between Faith and Community

In addition to the liturgical celebrations, the patronal feast is an occasion for the community of Lipomo to gather. The recurrence of June 15th marks the town's calendar, intertwining the religious dimension with the social and identity aspects, according to the tradition of Lombard patronal feasts.

A Tradition of the Como Area

The Feast of Saints Vito and Modesto places Lipomo within the rich network of patronal feasts in the Como area. Celebrating one's patron saints means, for the town, reaffirming its roots and coming together around a tradition that unites generations.