Patronal Feast of the Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist in Montevecchia

Saint John the Baptist, patron saint of Montevecchia

Perched on the hills of the Montevecchia and Curone Valley Park, in the Province of Lecco, the village of Montevecchia celebrates its patron saint on the day of the Martyrdom of Saint John the Baptist, August 29th. The parish church, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist Martyr, stands halfway up Via Belvedere, in a panoramic position overlooking Brianza.

The rite of the beacon

The most characteristic moment of the feast is the rite of the beacon, a tradition that accompanies the feasts of the Martyrs. On the churchyard, a balloon—a sphere covered in cotton, suspended by a thread—is burned in a symbolic gesture recalling the saint's martyrdom. Fire represents life given entirely, but also love and light, a visible sign of faith. An ancient and evocative rite, which brings the community together around the profound meaning of the recurrence.

Solemn Mass

The patronal feast is structured around the solemn Mass, the central moment of the day, in which the entire community of Montevecchia participates. The religious celebrations mark the recurrence of August 29th, in an atmosphere of strong participation that testifies to the village's bond with its patron saint.

A village among the hills

Experiencing the patronal feast in Montevecchia means discovering one of the most picturesque villages in the Lecco Brianza, immersed in the greenery of the Curone Park, among vineyards, woods, and views that stretch across the plain. A destination loved by hikers and visitors, where religious tradition intertwines with the beauty of the hilly landscape.