Patronal Feast of Saint Mary Mother of the Church
Porto Viro celebrates its patron saint, a symbol of the union between Contarina and Donada
About Feast of Saint Mary Mother of the Church
The Patron Saint Who Unites Porto Viro
The Patronal Feast of Saint Mary Mother of the Church is the most defining celebration in Porto Viro, a municipality in the Po Delta in the province of Rovigo. The date of October 11th is not coincidental: it commemorates the unification of the municipalities of Contarina and Donada, which occurred in 1995, giving rise to the current Porto Viro. The patron saint has thus become a symbol of the union between the two historical communities.
The Religious Celebration
The heart of the festival is the solemn Holy Mass, held in the church of Saint Mary Mother of the Church in Scalon, accompanied by the united choir of all the local parishes and liturgical music. The celebration brings together the Christian community of Porto Viro along with civil authorities and numerous local associations.
Music, Band, and Community
After the liturgy, the City Band performs pieces in honor of the patron saint, while a communal lunch concludes the day in an atmosphere of sharing and fraternity. There is also a lottery and opportunities for people to meet, making this festival a community event that intertwines faith, history, and the civic identity of Porto Viro.
Feast of Saint Mary Mother of the Church — edition 2026
The 2026 Patronal Feast of Porto Viro will be celebrated on Sunday, October 11th, on the occasion commemorating the historical union between Contarina and Donada and honoring the patron saint, Saint Mary Mother of the Church. In the Scalon church, the solemn Holy Mass will be accompanied by the united choir of the parishes; this will be followed by the City Band and a communal lunch.
Programme Feast of Saint Mary Mother of the Church 2026
The program for the patronal feast follows the traditional structure:
- Solemn Holy Mass in the Church of Saint Mary Mother of the Church in Scalon
- Accompaniment by the united choir of the local parishes and liturgical music
- Performance by the City Band with pieces honoring the patron saint
- Communal lunch and moments of sharing
- Lottery and meetings with citizens, authorities, and associations
Updates available at comune.portoviro.ro.it.
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Practical information — Feast of Saint Mary Mother of the Church
Where
Church of Saint Mary Mother of the Church, Scalon locality, Porto Viro (RO). Accessible by car from the SS309 Romea.
Admission
Free admission to the celebrations. Communal lunch and lottery details to be announced by the organizers.
Contacts
Parish of Scalon and Municipality of Porto Viro - comune.portoviro.ro.it
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Mary Mother of the Church
Chiesa di Santa Maria Madre della Chiesa di Scalon
Scalon, 45014 Porto Viro