Patronal Feast of Saint Bartholomew in Grandate
The feast of the patron saint of Grandate, near Como
About Saint Bartholomew Grandate
The Feast of Saint Bartholomew in Grandate
Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, remembered in the Roman Martyrology on August 24th, is the patron saint of Grandate, a municipality in the province of Como located a few kilometers south of the provincial capital. The parish church bearing his name hosts the most important feast in the local calendar.
Solemn Mass and Procession
On the Sunday closest to August 24th, a solemn Mass in honor of the patron saint is celebrated in the parish church of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle. At the end of the service, the procession begins, which, accompanied by the band, winds through the town to reach the main square. This is the most anticipated and well-attended moment, where the community comes together around its religious tradition.
A Community Near Como
The parish of Grandate, led by Father Roberto Pandolfi, serves a community of several thousand faithful and is part of the pastoral fabric of the Como area. The patronal feast, with its liturgical celebrations and community gatherings, represents an occasion for identity and meeting for the Municipality of Grandate and the Province of Como in the heart of summer.
Saint Bartholomew Grandate — edition 2026
The 2026 edition renews the feast of the patron saint Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, with the solemn Mass in the parish church and the procession that crosses Grandate to the square, accompanied by the band. Precise dates and times of the celebrations will be published by the parish of Saint Bartholomew in the weeks preceding.
Programme Saint Bartholomew Grandate 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the parish of Saint Bartholomew in Grandate. Based on tradition, the central moment is the solemn Mass in honor of the patron saint, celebrated on the Sunday closest to August 24th, followed by the procession with the band to the village square.
Highlights Saint Bartholomew Grandate 2026
The solemn Mass in honor of Saint Bartholomew and the procession with the band through the village.
Prices Saint Bartholomew Grandate 2026
Practical information — Saint Bartholomew Grandate
When
Around August 24th, with the main celebration on the Sunday closest to the anniversary.
Where
Parish Church of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, Via Giovanni XXIII 3, 22070 Grandate (CO).
Admission
Free for religious celebrations.
How to get there
Grandate is located near Como, along the routes connecting the provincial capital to Brianza. It is served by the Grandate-Breccia train station and is easily reachable by car from the SS35 dei Giovi.
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Where does it take place — Saint Bartholomew Grandate
Chiesa parrocchiale di San Bartolomeo Apostolo
Via Giovanni XXIII 3, 22070 Grandate