The patronal feast of Fratta Polesine in honor of the apostles Saints Peter and Paul
The Patronal Feast of Saints Peter and Paul is the most important event in the religious calendar of Fratta Polesine, in the province of Rovigo. The apostles Peter and Paul, patrons of the town's archpriest church, are celebrated on June 29th, the day of their solemnity in the liturgical calendar.
The heart of the feast is the solemn mass in the archpriest church of Saints Peter and Paul, a moment of prayer but also of shared joy for the entire community. The anniversary involves parishioners and local organizations, including the town's institutions and entities, in a celebration that intertwines the spiritual and civil dimensions.
The feast takes place in the heart of a town of great historical and artistic value: Fratta Polesine is famous for Villa Badoer, a masterpiece by Andrea Palladio and a UNESCO World Heritage site, and for being the birthplace of Giacomo Matteotti. The patron saints' anniversary is an opportunity to experience the Polesine village and its most authentic identity, amidst faith, history, and tradition.
For 2026, the Patronal Feast of Saints Peter and Paul will be celebrated on June 29th, the day of the solemnity of the two apostles in the liturgical calendar. As tradition dictates, the community of Fratta Polesine will gather for the solemn mass in the archpriest church dedicated to the town's patron saints.
The detailed program of religious celebrations and any civil events will be announced by the parish and the Municipality in the weeks preceding the event.
Program to be announced. Based on tradition, the June 29th commemoration includes a solemn mass in the archpriest church of Saints Peter and Paul and devotional moments related to the town's patron saints' feast.
Fratta Polesine is located in the province of Rovigo, in the Polesine region. By car from the A13 motorway (Rovigo exit) or the SS434 Transpolesana; the nearest train station is Rovigo, from which you can continue by car or bus.
Admission to the religious celebrations in the archpriest church is free.
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Chiesa Arcipretale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo
Chiesa Arcipretale, 45025 Fratta Polesine