Festival of Saints Nazarius and Celsus
The patronal feast of the small village in Lomellina
About Festival of Saints Nazarius and Celsus
The village festival
The Festival of Saints Nazarius and Celsus is the patronal feast of Villa Biscossi, one of the smallest municipalities in Lomellina, in the plains of the province of Pavia. Saints Nazarius and Celsus are the patrons of the town, and the parish church, rebuilt in 1583, is dedicated to them.
A tradition on the last Sunday of July
The celebration is traditionally held on the last Sunday of July and brings the community together around the religious and convivial moments. For a village of a few dozen inhabitants, the festival is the occasion that draws residents, natives, and visitors to the town, keeping alive a tradition rooted in the rural fabric of Lomellina.
Identity of a small Municipality
Far from the large numbers of more famous festivals, the feast of Villa Biscossi (Province of Pavia) preserves the value of belonging and collective memory of a small municipality in the Pavia plain, where the celebration of the patron saint remains one of the most important events in the local calendar.
Festival of Saints Nazarius and Celsus — edition 2026
The patronal feast of Saints Nazarius and Celsus in Villa Biscossi follows the custom of the last Sunday of July. For 2026, awaiting the official program, the event confirms the small Lomellina village's bond with its patrons, between religious celebration and community gathering. The detailed calendar is communicated by the Municipality of Villa Biscossi and the parish.
Programme Festival of Saints Nazarius and Celsus 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published. The patronal feast of Saints Nazarius and Celsus traditionally revolves around the religious celebration in honor of the patrons and the community's convivial moments. Dates and details are released by the Municipality of Villa Biscossi and the parish as the last Sunday of July approaches.
Practical information — Festival of Saints Nazarius and Celsus
Where
Villa Biscossi, a small municipality in Lomellina (Province of Pavia).
When
Traditionally the last Sunday of July.
Information
For specific dates and program details, it is advisable to contact the Municipality of Villa Biscossi and the local parish.
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Where does it take place — Festival of Saints Nazarius and Celsus
Centro del paese