Festa Patronale di San Giovanni Battista a Vescovana
The patron saint's festival of Vescovana on the occasion of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
About Festa di San Giovanni Battista
Vescovana's Patron Saint
The Festa Patronale di San Giovanni Battista is the festival of the patron saint of Vescovana (province of Padua). The town honours the Baptist on the liturgical occasion of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, which falls on August 29th, distinct from the feast of his Nativity on June 24th.
The Parish Church
The celebrations take place around the Parish Church of San Giovanni Battista, a building constructed in the 17th century and consecrated in 1752, later renovated in 1770 and 1930. The church, which gives its name to the parish and is part of the Vicariate of Monselice, is the spiritual heart of the community of Vescovana.
A Festival of Popular Devotion
The patron saint's festival is predominantly religious in nature and renews the devotion of the inhabitants of Vescovana, in the Bassa Padovana region (Veneto), around the figure of the patron saint every year. An event rooted in the town's tradition.
Festa di San Giovanni Battista — edition 2026
The Festa Patronale di San Giovanni Battista in Vescovana is celebrated on August 29, 2026, on the liturgical occasion of the Beheading of the patron saint. The celebrations take place in the Parish Church of San Giovanni Battista, with religious services dedicated to the patron saint of Vescovana. Detailed liturgical program to be announced by the parish.
Programme Festa di San Giovanni Battista 2026
Detailed liturgical program to be announced by the Parish of San Giovanni Battista. The festival focuses on religious celebrations in honour of the patron saint on the occasion of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist (August 29th), in the Parish Church of Vescovana.
Highlights Festa di San Giovanni Battista 2026
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Practical information — Festa di San Giovanni Battista
How to get here
Vescovana is located in the Bassa Padovana, near Stanghella. By car from the A13 Bologna-Padua motorway (Boara or Monselice exits) and continuing on local roads. The celebrations take place in the Parish Church of San Giovanni Battista.
Admission
Religious services are free to attend.
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Where does it take place — Festa di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, 35040 Vescovana