Patronal Feast of Saint Margaret

Brusaporto and its Patron Saint

The Patronal Feast of Saint Margaret is the celebration that Brusaporto, a municipality in the province of Bergamo, dedicates to its patron saint, Saint Margaret of Antioch, whose liturgical feast day is July 20th. It is one of the most cherished events of the Brusaporto summer, a moment of faith and identity for the entire community.

Between Liturgy and the Oratory

The feast is organized by the parish together with the Oratory of Brusaporto and traditionally takes place on the days surrounding the feast day. The religious celebrations, with solemn Masses in honor of the saint, often accompany the end-of-CRE party (Summer Recreational Center), creating an occasion that combines the spiritual dimension with the educational and community aspects for the town's children.

A Community Feast

Around the liturgical moments, activities, games, and moments of conviviality develop, involving families, children, and oratory volunteers. The Feast of Saint Margaret thus represents, for Brusaporto, a meeting point between generations and an opportunity to rediscover the Christian and community roots of the Bergamo area.

An Ancient Patron Saint

Saint Margaret of Antioch is one of the most venerated martyrs in Christian tradition, and her choice as patron saint of Brusaporto, in the province of Bergamo, has roots stretching back centuries. The patronal feast, linked to the July 20th commemoration, is one of those moments when a small town rediscovers its collective identity around the church and the oratory. The custom of celebrating it together with the end-of-CRE party, the Summer Recreational Center that engages children and young people during the summer, makes the event even more vibrant and participatory, intertwining the spiritual dimension with the educational and family aspects typical of the Bergamo Brianza region.