Patronal Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene in Ferrera di Varese
The town celebrates its patron saint, with faith, procession, and conviviality
About Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene
The patron saint of Ferrera di Varese
The Patronal Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene celebrates the patron saint of Ferrera di Varese, a small municipality in the Valcuvia, in the province of Varese, nestled in the green Prealps. The liturgical anniversary falls on July 22nd and marks one of the most important moments of the year for the community, which gathers around its parish church, dedicated precisely to Saint Mary Magdalene.
Faith and tradition
The religious heart of the festival is the solemn mass in the parish church, followed by the blessing of vehicles and, in particular, the procession with the simulacrum of Saint Mary Magdalene through the town streets, accompanied by the musical band. These are moments that renew an ancient devotion and involve the entire population, in full tradition of Lombard patronal feasts.
Conviviality and community
Alongside the religious celebrations, the festival offers evenings of open-air dining, music, and entertainment, which liven up the town and also attract visitors from surrounding areas. The Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene is thus an occasion that combines spirituality and conviviality, presenting the image of a small community in the Valcuvia tied to its roots and identity, in the heart of the province of Varese.
Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene — edition 2026
The Patronal Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene returns to Ferrera di Varese around July 22, 2026, the patron saint's day, and the following weekend days.
As per tradition, the religious program includes a solemn mass in the parish church, the blessing of vehicles, and the procession with the simulacrum of Saint Mary Magdalene through the town streets, accompanied by the musical band. The evenings are enlivened by open-air dining, music, and moments of conviviality. The detailed schedule will be released by the parish and the Municipality in the weeks leading up to the festival.
Programme Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition, with precise dates and times, will be released by the parish and the Municipality of Ferrera di Varese closer to the festival. The celebration typically includes:
- Evenings of open-air dining with music and entertainment
- Solemn mass in the Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene
- Blessing of vehicles
- Procession with the simulacrum of Saint Mary Magdalene through the town streets, accompanied by the musical band
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Practical information — Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene
When
July 22nd (patron saint's day) and the adjacent weekend days.
Where
Parish Church of Saint Mary Magdalene and streets of the center of Ferrera di Varese (VA), Valcuvia.
How to get there
Ferrera di Varese is reachable by car via the SP towards Cuveglio and the Valcuvia; the nearest train station is Cittiglio on the Varese-Laveno line.
Information
Program distributed by the parish and the Municipality of Ferrera di Varese.
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Chiesa Parrocchiale di Santa Maria Maddalena e centro del paese