Patronal Feast of Saint Alexander

The Patron Saint of Paladina

The Patronal Feast of Saint Alexander celebrates the patron saint of Paladina, in the province of Bergamo. Saint Alexander, a martyr, is the patron of the Diocese and the city of Bergamo, and his solemnity is celebrated on August 26th in numerous municipalities in the Bergamo area, including Paladina, which dedicates its patronal feast to him.

Street Artists and Popular Celebration

The afternoon of the feast is enlivened by street artists: clowns, stilt walkers, magicians, and acrobats fill the town center with their shows, providing moments of fun for all ages. A festive and popular dimension that accompanies the faithful towards the most solemn religious moment.

Pontifical Mass and Procession

The liturgical heart of the feast is the evening pontifical mass, presided over by a bishop, followed by the procession through the village streets accompanied by the musical band. This is the moment most felt by the community, in which Paladina renews its bond with the patron saint. The Feast of Saint Alexander thus intertwines religious tradition and community celebration, confirming itself as one of the most important events in the Paladina calendar, in the Bergamo hills.