Festa Patronale di San Francesco a Moggio

Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of Moggio

Overlooking Valsassina and a favourite destination for hikers heading to the Piani di Artavaggio, the village of Moggio, in the Province of Lecco, celebrates its patron saint Saint Francis of Assisi on October 4th, the day on which the patron saint of Italy is also honoured. The parish church, dedicated to Saint Francis himself, dates back to the 13th century and is of considerable artistic interest, safeguarding the village's devotion for centuries.

Celebrations for the patron saint

The patronal festival is centred around the religious celebrations in the church of Saint Francis of Assisi, which mark October 4th with solemn masses and moments of devotion. Moggio's parish belongs to the Pastoral Community Maria Regina dei Monti, along with the neighbouring villages of Barzio, Cremeno, Maggio, and Pasturo, and the festival involves the entire community of the Valsassina plateau.

A gem among the mountains

Experiencing the patronal festival in Moggio means discovering one of the most evocative villages in Valsassina, a hidden gem nestled among the Lecco mountains. As the departure point for the cable car to the Piani di Artavaggio, Moggio retains the authentic charm of mountain villages, where religious traditions intertwine with community life and the beauty of the alpine landscape.

Faith and community

The Festival of Saint Francis is the moment when Moggio reaffirms its identity as a mountain village, embracing faith, history, and belonging. An occasion that renews each year the bond between the village, its thirteenth-century church, and the patron saint of Italy, set against a natural backdrop that remains the true treasure of this corner of Valsassina.