Patronal Feast of Saint Vincent

The patron saint of Cernobbio

Cernobbio, a refined town in the province of Como overlooking the lake, celebrates its patron saint, Saint Vincent the Martyr, every year on January 22nd. The Patronal Feast is one of the most cherished events by the Cernobbio community, an appointment that for generations has marked the beginning of the year with a moment of faith and collective identity.

The solemn mass

The heart of the feast is the solemn mass celebrated in the historic church in the center, attended by civil and military authorities, local associations, sports groups, and the town's musical band. The presence of community representatives makes the celebration a moment of unity, where Cernobbio comes together around its patron saint.

A feast for the community

At the end of the celebration, the Parish of the Most Holy Redeemer offers refreshments in the Santa Marta parish hall, in a gesture of conviviality that renews the community spirit of the feast. The occasion, in some editions, is accompanied by initiatives open to the public, such as free access to local cultural sites.

Tradition on Lake Como

The Patronal Feast of Saint Vincent is an opportunity to discover Cernobbio in the winter period, away from the summer tourism that animates the shores of Lake Como. Between the solemnity of the mass and the warmth of the parish refreshments, the feast reveals the authentic soul of a community tied to its religious and civil traditions.