Festa Patronale di San Giovanni Battista
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Festa Patronale di San Giovanni Battista

The patron saint's festival of Viadanica, on June 24th

Viadanica — Bergamo (016)
Dates 24 Jun — 24 Jun 2026
Location Viadanica (016)
Prices Free
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About San Giovanni Battista

On June 24th, Viadanica, a small municipality in the Bergamaschi Lakes area, celebrates its patron saint, St. John the Baptist. The occasion, which falls on the nativity of the Baptist, brings the community together around the parish church dedicated to the saint, with religious celebrations that have always marked the life of the village. A festival of tradition and identity in the tranquil hilly setting of the province of Bergamo, overlooking Lake Sebino.

The Patron Saint of Viadanica

The Festa Patronale di San Giovanni Battista is the most heartfelt religious event in Viadanica, a small municipality in the Bergamaschi Lakes area, in the province of Bergamo. It is celebrated on June 24th, the day of the nativity of St. John the Baptist, the town's patron saint.

The Parish Church

The heart of the celebrations is the parish church of San Giovanni Battista, located on Via Giovanni Scotti. The community gathers around the parish church for Mass and the solemnity's rites. Alongside the main patron saint, since 1941 the town has also venerated Saint Alexander the Martyr as co-patron.

A Community Coming Together

With its few inhabitants, Viadanica experiences its patron saint's festival as a moment of strong collective identity. The occasion unites the religious dimension with the simple gestures of village life, within the context of the gentle hills overlooking Lake Iseo, in the Lombardy Region.

San Giovanni Battista — edition 2026

On June 24, 2026, Viadanica celebrates the festival of its patron saint, St. John the Baptist. The occasion, which falls on the nativity of the Baptist, brings the community together in the parish church dedicated to the saint for the religious celebrations of the patron saint.

The 2026 patron saint's festival in Viadanica takes place on June 24th, the nativity of St. John the Baptist. The celebration, held on a fixed date corresponding to the liturgical feast day, takes place in the parish church of San Giovanni Battista, in the diocese of Bergamo.

The detailed program of services will be published by the parish closer to the festival.

Programme San Giovanni Battista 2026

The detailed program of celebrations for June 24, 2026, will be published by the Parish of San Giovanni Battista of Viadanica closer to the festival. The day is traditionally marked by a solemn Mass in honor of the patron saint.

Prices San Giovanni Battista 2026

<p>Religious celebrations are free to attend.</p>

Practical information — San Giovanni Battista

When

The patron saint's festival of Viadanica is celebrated on June 24th, the nativity of St. John the Baptist.

Where

The celebrations take place in the parish church of San Giovanni Battista, Via Giovanni Scotti, 24060 Viadanica (BG). For the times of the services, please refer to the parish announcements.

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Chiesa parrocchiale di San Giovanni Battista

Via Giovanni Scotti, 24060 Viadanica

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