Patronal Feast of Saint John the Baptist in Vescovana
The feast of Vescovana's patron saint on the anniversary of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
About Feast of Saint John the Baptist
Vescovana's Patron Saint
The Patronal Feast of Saint John the Baptist is the feast of the patron saint of Vescovana (province of Padua). The town honors the Baptist on the liturgical anniversary of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, which falls on August 29th, distinct from the Nativity feast on June 24th.
The Parish Church
The celebrations take place around the Parish Church of Saint John the Baptist, a building constructed in the 17th century and consecrated in 1752, later renovated in 1770 and 1930. The church, which gives its name to the parish and is part of the Vicariate of Monselice, is the spiritual heart of the Vescovana community.
A Feast of Popular Devotion
The patronal feast is predominantly religious in character and renews the devotion of the inhabitants of Vescovana, in the Bassa Padovana (Veneto), around the figure of the patron saint each year. An event rooted in the town's tradition.
Feast of Saint John the Baptist — edition 2026
The Patronal Feast of Saint John the Baptist in Vescovana is celebrated on August 29, 2026, on the liturgical anniversary of the Beheading of the patron saint. Celebrations take place in the Parish Church of Saint John the Baptist, with religious services dedicated to Vescovana's patron saint. Detailed liturgical program to be announced by the parish.
Programme Feast of Saint John the Baptist 2026
The detailed liturgical program will be announced by the Parish of Saint John the Baptist. The feast is centered on religious celebrations in honor of the patron saint on the anniversary of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist (August 29th), in the Parish Church of Vescovana.
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How to get there
Vescovana is located in the Bassa Padovana, near Stanghella. By car from the A13 Bologna-Padua motorway (Boara or Monselice exits) and continuing on local roads. The celebrations are held in the Parish Church of Saint John the Baptist.
Admission
Religious celebrations are free to attend.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint John the Baptist
Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Giovanni Battista
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, 35040 Vescovana