Asola celebrates its patron saint John Chrysostom in January
The Festival of Saint John Chrysostom is the occasion with which Asola, a town in the plains of the province of Mantua, celebrates its patron saint. The festival is linked to the date of January 27th, dedicated to Saint John Chrysostom, and is one of the first events in the town's calendar, deeply felt by the community.
The heart of the festival is the religious celebration, with a solemn mass in honor of the patron saint in the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea, one of Asola's main monuments. Around the liturgical moment, opportunities for meeting and community engagement develop, involving the entire town.
Asola's patronal festival is part of the tradition of religious events in the Mantua plains, always linked to the identity and history of the places. It is an opportunity to rediscover the bond between faith, community, and historical heritage in one of the most characteristic towns in the province of Mantua.
The 2026 edition of the Festival of Saint John Chrysostom will be celebrated in Asola on January 27th, the liturgical date of the patron saint.
The festival revolves around the solemn mass in honor of the patron saint, celebrated in the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea, and the community gatherings that involve the town's citizens. The occasion traditionally opens the calendar of Asola's events for the year.
The detailed religious program (mass and celebration times) will be communicated by the Parish of Asola closer to the festival. The celebration centers on the solemn mass in honor of Saint John Chrysostom in the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea.
The solemn mass in the Cathedral of Sant'Andrea in honor of the patron saint is the heart of the festival.
Asola can be reached by car via the former SS343 Asolana road, between Mantua and Brescia. The nearest train stations are Carpenedolo and Castiglione delle Stiviere.
The festival is celebrated on January 27th, the liturgical feast day of Saint John Chrysostom.
Municipality of Asola and Parish of Asola. Celebration times will be announced closer to the festival.
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Cattedrale di Sant'Andrea e centro di Asola