Festa Patronale di Santo Stefano I a Villamarzana
The festival of the patron saint of Villamarzana on August 2nd
About Festa di Santo Stefano
The Patron Saint of Villamarzana
The Festa Patronale di Santo Stefano I is the most cherished event in Villamarzana, a municipality in the province of Rovigo in the heart of Polesine. The patron saint is Saint Stephen I, Pope: born in Rome, he was a priest when in 254 he succeeded Pope Saint Lucius I, and is venerated as a martyr of the early Church. His liturgical feast day falls on August 2nd, the day the community gathers around its protector.
The Parish Church
The heart of the festival is the parish church of Santo Stefano Papa e Martire, the focal point of the village's religious life. Here, the liturgical celebrations dedicated to the patron saint take place, the central moment of the observance.
Between Faith and Community
As happens in many villages in Polesine, the patronal festival in Villamarzana intertwines religious devotion with moments of community life, animated by the Pro Loco (local tourist board) and local associations. It is an occasion for the community of Villamarzana to renew its bond with its roots and with the tradition of the patron saint.
Festa di Santo Stefano — edition 2026
In 2026, the Festa Patronale di Santo Stefano I falls on Sunday, August 2nd. The day is dedicated to the patron saint of Villamarzana with religious services in the parish church and the traditional festive moments that the community of Polesine experiences around its patron saint. The detailed program will be announced by the parish and the Pro Loco in the weeks prior.
Programme Festa di Santo Stefano 2026
The religious and civil program for the 2026 patronal festival will be communicated by the parish of Santo Stefano and the Pro Loco Villamarzana closer to August 2nd. The day is focused on the liturgical celebrations dedicated to the patron saint at the parish church.
Program coming soon.
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Practical information — Festa di Santo Stefano
How to get there
Villamarzana is located in the province of Rovigo, along the SS16 Adriatica; by car from the Villamarzana-Boara exit of the A13 Bologna-Padova motorway.
When
August 2nd, the liturgical feast day of Saint Stephen I, Pope.
Where
Parish church of Santo Stefano Papa e Martire and the village center.
Contacts
Pro Loco Villamarzana, tel. +39 331 3641271.
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Where does it take place — Festa di Santo Stefano
Chiesa di Santo Stefano Papa e Martire
Piazza della Chiesa, 45030 Villamarzana