Patronal Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua
The feast of the patron saint of Predappio, between faith and community
About Feast of Saint Anthony
The feast of Predappio's patron saint
In the heart of the Rabbi Valley, the Municipality of Predappio, in the province of Forlì-Cesena (Emilia-Romagna), dedicates a week of celebrations each year to its patron saint, Saint Anthony of Padua, whose liturgical anniversary falls on June 13th. The Patronal Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua alternates moments of deep spirituality and opportunities for conviviality, involving the entire parish community and the town's inhabitants.
A week between prayer and community
The days are marked by Holy Mass and Vespers celebrated daily at 6:00 PM in the parish church of Saint Anthony. Alongside the religious celebrations, the program offers moments of meeting and entertainment for all ages: from Eucharistic adoration to the burraco tournament, from the charity tombola to the gastronomic events that liven up the evenings.
The procession of June 13th
The most heartfelt moment of the feast is the solemn procession on June 13th, which winds through the streets of Predappio's center with the statue of the Saint. The sacred procession is accompanied by the notes of the «Banda dei Carrettieri» of Premilcuore, which has always lent the event a suggestive atmosphere deeply tied to the local traditions.
Convivial moments
The concluding Sunday is dedicated to the community gathered around the table: after the solemn Holy Mass, the community lunch and, in the evening, the traditional paella dinner, enlivened by musical entertainment. These are moments that strengthen the sense of belonging and make the patronal feast one of the most anticipated events of the Predappio summer.
A living tradition
The Feast of Saint Anthony is part of Predappio's broader summer festival and represents an opportunity to rediscover the identity of this village in the Forlì Apennines, where popular devotion and community life continue to intertwine as they have for generations.
Feast of Saint Anthony — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Patronal Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua in Predappio unfolds over a week of events, from June 9 to 14, as part of the "Predappio lives the summer 2026" festival. The celebrations conclude with a special event: the feast for the 20th anniversary of Father Massimo Bonetti's priestly ordination, scheduled for Wednesday, June 17th, at 8:00 PM.
Programme Feast of Saint Anthony 2026
2026 Program
- Tuesday, June 9 to Friday, June 12 – Holy Mass and Vespers daily at 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, June 9 – Eucharistic adoration and confessions at 8:30 PM
- Wednesday, June 10 – Burraco tournament at 8:30 PM
- Thursday, June 11 – Meeting "#FindSpringAgain: protagonists of renewal" with H.E. Msgr. Erio Castellucci, Archbishop of Modena-Nonantola, at 8:45 PM
- Friday, June 12 – Charity tombola at 8:30 PM
- Saturday, June 13 – Holy Mass at 6:00 PM; solemn procession at 8:30 PM, presided over by Father Antonino Nicotra and accompanied by the "Banda dei Carrettieri" of Premilcuore
- Sunday, June 14 – Solemn Holy Mass at 11:00 AM; community lunch at 12:30 PM; paella dinner at 8:00 PM, with musical entertainment by "Coclicò" starting at 9:00 PM
- Wednesday, June 17 – Celebration of the 20th anniversary of Father Massimo Bonetti's priestly ordination at 8:00 PM
Highlights Feast of Saint Anthony 2026
- Solemn procession on June 13th with the statue of the Saint and the "Banda dei Carrettieri" of Premilcuore
- Meeting with Archbishop Erio Castellucci on Thursday, June 11th
- Community lunch and traditional Sunday paella dinner
- Feast for Father Massimo Bonetti's 20 years of priesthood on June 17th
Prices Feast of Saint Anthony 2026
Practical information — Feast of Saint Anthony
Where
Religious celebrations take place at the Parish Church of Saint Anthony of Padua in Predappio (FC); the procession winds through the streets of the historic center.
How to get there
Predappio can be reached by car from the Via Emilia via the SP3 del Rabbi, about 15 km from Forlì. The nearest train station is Forlì, from which you can continue by bus or car.
Reservations
Reservations are required for the community lunch and the Sunday paella dinner with the parish representatives. Most religious celebrations are free to attend.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Anthony
Parrocchia di Sant'Antonio di Padova e vie del centro
Piazza Sant'Antonio, 47016 Predappio