Patronal Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua
The feast of the patron saint of Oppido Lucano, on June 13th
About Saint Anthony of Padua
The Patron Saint of Oppido Lucano
Saint Anthony of Padua is the patron saint of Oppido Lucano, a municipality in the Province of Potenza in the Alto Bradano area. His feast day, set for June 13th, the day of the liturgical commemoration of the saint, is one of the most important religious and popular events of the year for the community of Oppido.
Solemn Mass and Procession
The heart of the feast is the procession of the statue of Saint Anthony of Padua, carried on the shoulders through the streets of the historic center amidst the devotion of the faithful, preceded by the solemn Mass and the religious rites that mark the day. Along the route, there are gestures of popular devotion and offerings to the saint, who is particularly venerated throughout Southern Italy.
Community Feast
Around the religious moments, the patronal feast is enriched with illuminations, music, stalls, and convivial moments that draw families and emigrants to the town. It is an occasion for the community of Oppido Lucano to come together around its patron saint, renewing a tradition of faith and sociality. The town's calendar of events also includes the traditional fair in August.
Saint Anthony of Padua — edition 2026
The Patronal Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua 2026 takes place on June 13th and the following days. The day is marked by religious rites and culminates in the procession of the saint's statue through the streets of Oppido Lucano.
Programme Saint Anthony of Padua 2026
The patronal feast traditionally follows a well-established structure:
- Triduums and prayer moments in preparation for the feast;
- June 13th: Solemn Mass in honor of Saint Anthony of Padua and procession of the saint's statue through the streets of the historic center;
- Illuminations, band concerts, music, and convivial moments in the evenings.
The detailed religious and civil program is released by the parish and the Municipality of Oppido Lucano in the weeks prior.
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Practical Information
When: June 13th and the following days.
Where: Historic center of Oppido Lucano (PZ).
How to get there: Oppido Lucano can be reached from the SS96 Barese and the roads of Alto Bradano.
Admission: free.
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