Feast of the Patron Saint San Venanzo
The celebrations in honor of Saint Venantius the Martyr, with the torch from Camerino
About Feast of Saint Venanzo
Saint Venantius the Martyr, patron saint of the town
The Feast of the Patron Saint of San Venanzo, a municipality in the province of Terni at the foot of Monte Peglia, is celebrated on May 18th in honor of Saint Venantius the Martyr. It is the most cherished religious and civil event of the year for the community, which gives the town its very name.
The torch from Camerino and the Traccio
Among the most evocative elements of the festival is the arrival of the torch lit at the saint's tomb in Camerino, in the Marche region: the flame is brought to the locality 'Traccio di Santo Venanzio', the place where tradition places the martyr's passage from Camerino and where Holy Mass is celebrated outdoors, near a natural spring. A gesture that symbolically links San Venanzo to the history and places of its patron saint.
The procession through the town streets
On May 18th, in the afternoon, Holy Mass is followed by the traditional procession through the town's streets, with the statue and banner of Saint Venantius the Martyr and the participation of the San Venanzo Musical Band. A festival that unites faith, community, and local identity in the heart of Umbria, in a village nestled in the green of Monte Peglia.
Feast of Saint Venanzo — edition 2026
For 2026, the Feast of the Patron Saint of San Venanzo returns on the occasion of May 18th. As per tradition, on the Sunday preceding, the arrival of the torch lit at the saint's tomb in Camerino is planned, with Mass celebrated at the locality 'Traccio di Santo Venanzio'. On May 18th, in the afternoon, Holy Mass precedes the procession through the town streets with the statue and banner of Saint Venantius the Martyr and the participation of the Musical Band. The detailed schedule will be confirmed by the Parish and the Municipality of San Venanzo in the weeks prior.
Programme Feast of Saint Venanzo 2026
Traditional program of the celebrations:
- Sunday preceding May 18th — Arrival of the torch lit at the saint's tomb in Camerino; Holy Mass at the locality 'Traccio di Santo Venanzio', at the natural spring
- Monday, May 18th, 6:00 PM — Holy Mass
- Following — Solemn procession through the town streets with the statue and banner of Saint Venantius the Martyr and the San Venanzo Musical Band
Times and details to be confirmed by the Parish and the Municipality of San Venanzo.
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How to get there
San Venanzo (Terni) is located on Monte Peglia. By car: from the A1 motorway, exit at Orvieto or Fabro, then take SS internal roads towards San Venanzo. Nearest airport: Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi.
When
May 18th (patron saint's day), with Mass on the Sunday preceding at the spring of Traccio di Santo Venanzio.
Information
Municipality of San Venanzo, Piazza Roma 22 — tel. 075 875123; [email protected].
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Venanzo
Centro di San Venanzo e località Traccio di Santo Venanzio