Feast of the Holy Name of Mary at the Sanctuary of Guanzate
The great Marian feast of the Sanctuary of Guanzate, for over five centuries
About Feast of the Holy Name of Mary
The Sanctuary's Feast
The Feast of the Holy Name of Mary is the Marian celebration that annually fills the Sanctuary of Guanzate, in the province of Como, with faithful. It is the main feast of this place of worship, a pilgrimage destination for over five centuries, and is traditionally celebrated on the second Sunday of September, the heart of a period of festivities that extends for several days.
Ten Days of Celebrations
The feast is not limited to a single day: the calendar includes about ten days of religious celebrations, including masses, rosaries, and moments of prayer and fellowship, culminating in the Sunday of the Holy Name of Mary. It is a time when the community of Guanzate and pilgrims from Brianza and the Como area gather around the Blessed Virgin, renewing a devotion that spans generations.
A Centuries-Old Heritage of Faith
The Sanctuary of Guanzate holds a centuries-old history of Marian pilgrimage. The Feast of the Holy Name of Mary is its highest expression: an event that, beyond its religious value, represents a strong element of identity for the town and the entire pastoral community, a testament to a tradition that time has kept intact.
Feast of the Holy Name of Mary — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary at the Sanctuary of Guanzate runs from August 31 to September 13, culminating on the second Sunday of September (September 13, 2026). The program includes about ten days of religious celebrations — masses, rosaries, and prayer moments — that bring together the community of Guanzate and pilgrims from Brianza around the Blessed Virgin, in the sanctuary's main feast.
Programme Feast of the Holy Name of Mary 2026
The detailed program of celebrations will be published by the Pastoral Community of Saint Benedict the Abbot closer to the feast. The event includes about ten days of religious celebrations (masses, rosaries, prayer moments) from August 31 to September 13, with the solemn celebration of the Holy Name of Mary on the second Sunday of September.
Highlights Feast of the Holy Name of Mary 2026
The solemn celebration of the Holy Name of Mary on the second Sunday of September, the heart of the sanctuary's great Marian feast.
Prices Feast of the Holy Name of Mary 2026
Practical information — Feast of the Holy Name of Mary
How to get there
Guanzate is located in Brianza, between Como and Cantù. The Sanctuary is reachable by car and is a pilgrimage destination from all over the Como area.
When
Second Sunday of September, at the culmination of about ten days of religious celebrations.
Information
Organization by the Pastoral Community of Saint Benedict the Abbot. Free admission.
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Where does it take place — Feast of the Holy Name of Mary
Santuario di Guanzate
Santuario di San Lorenzo, 22070 Guanzate