Patronal Feast of Saint Agatha in Monticello Brianza

Saint Agatha, Patron Saint of Monticello

In the heart of Lecco's Brianza region, the village of Monticello Brianza, in the Province of Lecco, celebrates its patron saint Saint Agatha, whose feast day falls on February 5th. The parish church, dedicated to the saint, is the heart of a festival that intertwines the religious dimension with the community aspect.

The Rite of the Beacon

The most evocative moment of the festival is the rite of the beacon, which accompanies the celebrations of the Martyrs, witnesses to the Christian faith unto extreme sacrifice. The symbolic gesture of fire — a burning balloon — represents life given entirely. Fire is understood as love (one must not be lukewarm) and as light, a visible sign of faith. A rite that recalls the martyrdom of Saint Agatha, an emblem of faith and love.

The Solemn Mass

The liturgical heart of the festival is the solemn Mass, celebrated in the church dedicated to the patron saint, presided over by the parish priest and accompanied by other priests. The community gathers around this central moment, where the religious dimension merges with local identity and the civic unity of the town.

A Community Festival

The Feast of Saint Agatha represents an important moment for both the church and the entire community of Monticello Brianza. Organized within the Pastoral Community of Saint Benedict the Abbot, the festival preserves an ancient tradition, capable of bringing the town together around the values of faith, memory, and belonging, in the heart of the Brianza winter.