Patronal Feast of Saints Peter and Paul of Fratta Polesine
Edition 2026 Sacred music Heritage History

Patronal Feast of Saints Peter and Paul of Fratta Polesine

The patronal feast of Fratta Polesine in honor of the apostles Saints Peter and Paul

Fratta Polesine — Rovigo (029)
Dates 29 Jun — 29 Jun 2026
Location Fratta Polesine (029)
Prices Free
Status —

About Saints Peter and Paul

On June 29th, Fratta Polesine, a village in the Polesine region near Rovigo, famous for its Venetian villas, celebrates its patron saints: the apostles Peter and Paul. The patronal feast combines religious celebrations in the archpriest church with community gatherings that have accompanied this anniversary for generations. An event of faith and tradition in the heart of a town marked by history, the beauty of Villa Badoer, and the memory of Giacomo Matteotti.

The Patrons of Fratta Polesine

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.

A Feast of Faith and Community

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.

In the Village of Venetian Villas

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.

Saints Peter and Paul — edition 2026

The patronal feast of Saints Peter and Paul in Fratta Polesine is eagerly awaited on June 29, 2026, the day of the solemnity of the two apostles. The religious celebrations in the archpriest church, with the solemn mass, accompany the anniversary of the town's patron saints.

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.

Programme Saints Peter and Paul 2026

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.

Highlights Saints Peter and Paul 2026

  • Solemn mass in honor of Saints Peter and Paul
  • Feast of the patron saints of Fratta Polesine

Prices Saints Peter and Paul 2026

<p>Free admission to the celebrations.</p>

Practical information — Saints Peter and Paul

How to get there

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

Admission to the religious celebrations in the archpriest church is free.

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Where does it take place — Saints Peter and Paul

Chiesa Arcipretale dei Santi Pietro e Paolo

Chiesa Arcipretale, 45025 Fratta Polesine

Saints Peter and Paul in brief

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History of Saints Peter and Paul