Patronal Feast of Saint Agnes
The feast of the patron saint of Olginate, on January 21st
About Saint Agnes
The Patron Saint of Olginate
The Patronal Feast of Saint Agnes is the occasion with which Olginate, in the province of Lecco, celebrates its patron saint, honored in the liturgical calendar on January 21st. Every year, the feast draws hundreds of faithful to the church, along with civil authorities and representatives of the town's associations.
Rites and Traditions
The heart of the feast is the solemn mass, accompanied by traditional rites such as the offering of wax and lamb, symbols linked to the figure of the saint. The week of celebrations also includes the blessing of animals and other moments of devotion, in a calendar that intertwines the religious dimension with the community's.
The 'Panatei' and the Village Feast
Among the most beloved traditions, during the patron saint's week, the 'panatei', typical sweets associated with the feast of Saint Agnes, are sold. More than just a simple commemoration, the feast is the moment when the entire community of Olginate comes together around its roots, in the heart of the Brianza winter, in a municipality overlooking the lake and the Adda River.
Saint Agnes — edition 2026
From January 16th to 18th, 2026, Olginate celebrated its patron saint Saint Agnes with the patronal feast. On Friday the 16th, there was a rosary, the blessing of animals, and mass at the chapel of Santa Maria la Vite; on Saturday the 17th, the musical Aladin and the Secrets of the Lamp at the Jolly Theater; on Sunday the 18th, the solemn mass at 11 AM with authorities and associations.
During the week, the traditional panatei, typical sweets linked to the patron saint's feast, were sold.
Programme Saint Agnes 2026
- Friday, January 16th — Rosary, blessing of animals, and mass at the chapel of Santa Maria la Vite
- Saturday, January 17th — 9 PM, musical Aladin and the Secrets of the Lamp at the Jolly Theater
- Sunday, January 18th — 11 AM, solemn mass with authorities and associations
- Throughout the week: sale of traditional panatei, typical sweets of the feast
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Practical information — Saint Agnes
When
Around January 21st, the feast day of Saint Agnes.
Where
Parish church and center of Olginate (LC).
How to get there
By car from the SS 36; Calolziocorte-Olginate train station on the Lecco-Bergamo line.
Admission
Free admission to the celebrations.
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Where does it take place — Saint Agnes
Chiesa parrocchiale di Olginate