Patronal Feast of Saint Blaise
The feast of the patron saint of Casarile
About Feast of Saint Blaise
Saint Blaise, Patron of Casarile
The Patronal Feast of Saint Blaise is the most important festival of the year for Casarile, a municipality in the Province of Milan in the plain south of the capital. Saint Blaise, a bishop and martyr who lived in Armenia between the 3rd and 4th centuries, is venerated as the protector of the throat, and for this reason his feast day, February 3rd, is particularly dear to popular devotion.
The Blessing of the Throat
The most anticipated rite is the traditional blessing of the throat: the faithful approach the priest who, crossing two blessed candles under the chin, invokes the saint's protection against throat ailments. It is an ancient gesture, repeated from generation to generation, which draws even those who do not normally attend celebrations to church.
A Week of Celebration
The celebrations do not end in a single day: the parish community, led by the Parish of San Biagio, prepares for the occasion with days of prayer, Eucharistic adoration, and masses in the preceding days. The eve coincides with Candlemas (February 2nd), with the blessing of candles. The feast day itself brings the solemn mass, an evening choral concert, moments dedicated to catechism children, and bingo in the parish hall, a truly convivial event for the town.
A Village Festival
Casarile retains a strong rural identity, with its historic districts and the church of San Biagio overlooking the municipal square. The patronal feast is the occasion when this identity becomes most visible: for a few days, the town in the Milanese area gathers around its church and its traditions, in a simple and familiar atmosphere far from large city events.
Feast of Saint Blaise — edition 2026
In 2026, the patronal feast of Saint Blaise in Casarile falls on Tuesday, February 3rd. As per tradition, the occasion is preceded by a week of religious preparation in the parish church of San Biagio, with masses, Eucharistic adoration, and prayers to the saint. The eve coincides with Candlemas on February 2nd. On the feast day, the blessing of the throat, the solemn mass, and convivial gatherings in the parish hall take place.
Programme Feast of Saint Blaise 2026
The precise program for the 2026 edition, including times for masses and events, will be released by the parish in the weeks leading up to the feast. The traditional structure of the celebrations includes:
- Preparation Days — afternoon masses with Eucharistic adoration and prayer to Saint Blaise;
- February 2nd (Candlemas) — recitation of the Rosary and mass with blessing of candles;
- Vigil — confessions, prayer moment for catechism children, and traditional blessing of the throat; in the evening, a choral concert;
- February 3rd (Patron's Day) — blessing of the throat during the morning mass, solemn mass mid-morning, and bingo in the parish hall in the afternoon.
For updated times, please refer to the announcements from the Parish of San Biagio in Casarile.
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Practical information — Feast of Saint Blaise
Where
Parish Church of San Biagio, municipal square, Casarile (MI).
When
Patron saint's day on February 3rd, with celebrations in the preceding days and the eve of Candlemas (February 2nd).
How to get there
By car from Milan along the SP ex SS412 della Val Tidone (towards Pavia). Casarile is served by interurban public transport from Milan.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Blaise
Chiesa di San Biagio