Festa Patronale di Sant'Antonio da Padova

The patron saint of Oppido Lucano

Sant'Antonio da Padova is the patron saint of Oppido Lucano, a municipality in the Province of Potenza in the Alto Bradano area. His feast day, set for June 13th, the day of the liturgical commemoration of the saint, is one of the most important religious and popular events of the year for the community of Oppido.

Solemn Mass and Procession

The heart of the festival is the procession of the statue of Sant'Antonio da Padova, carried on the shoulders through the streets of the historic center amidst the devotion of the faithful, preceded by the solemn mass and religious rites that mark the day. Along the route, there are no shortage of gestures of popular devotion and offerings to the saint, who is particularly venerated throughout Southern Italy.

Community Celebration

Around the religious moments, the patronal feast is enriched by illuminations, music, stalls, and convivial moments that draw families and emigrants to the town. It is an occasion for the community of Oppido Lucano to come together around its patron saint, renewing a tradition of faith and sociality. The town's calendar of events also includes the traditional fair in August.