Patronal Feast of Saint Zeno
The patron saint of Magherno celebrated on May 1st
About Feast of Saint Zeno
Saint Zeno, Patron Saint of Magherno
The Patronal Feast of Saint Zeno is the main recurrence in Magherno (Province of Pavia), a municipality in the Pavia plain. The patron saint of the town is Saint Zeno, bishop and martyr, titular of the parish belonging to the Diocese of Pavia. The feast is celebrated on May 1st, a date that the community honors every year.
The Ancient Parish Church
The heart of the celebrations is the Church of Saint Zeno, Bishop and Martyr, a building of ancient origins that preserves the religious memory of the town. Here, solemn services are held in honor of the patron saint, the central moment of a day that intertwines faith, tradition, and a sense of belonging to the community.
A Village Feast
Around the liturgical moment, the Patronal Feast of Saint Zeno is also an occasion for meeting and celebration for the inhabitants of Magherno. As in many villages in the Pavia plain, the recurrence of the patron saint represents one of the most heartfelt moments of the year, in which the small community comes together around its roots and traditions.
Feast of Saint Zeno — edition 2026
In 2026, the Patronal Feast of Saint Zeno will be celebrated in Magherno on Friday, May 1st, the fixed date of the recurrence. The solemn services in honor of the patron saint will take place in the parish church of Saint Zeno, Bishop and Martyr, the religious heart of the town.
Programme Feast of Saint Zeno 2026
The celebrations focus on May 1st, with the religious service as the core:
- Solemn services in honor of Saint Zeno in the parish church
- Moments of celebration and gathering for the community of Magherno
The detailed program will be announced by the parish and the Municipality in the weeks prior.
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Practical information — Feast of Saint Zeno
How to get there
Magherno is located in the Pavia plain, southeast of Pavia, reachable by car along provincial roads. The celebrations take place at the parish church of Saint Zeno.
When
May 1st, fixed date.
Tips
Religious services in honor of the patron saint. Free admission.
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Zeno
Chiesa di San Zenone Vescovo e Martire