Saint Maurice Festival - Patronal Feast of Porto Maurizio

The Saint Who Gives the City Its Name

Saint Maurice is the patron saint of Porto Maurizio, the historic district that, together with Oneglia, forms the city of Imperia, in Liguria. The bond between the saint and the place is very strong, so much so that the district bears his name. The grand Basilica of Saint Maurice, the largest church in Liguria and a symbol of the Parasio, is also dedicated to him.

The September Patronal Feast

The patronal feast is celebrated in September, around the saint's feast day. The heart of the celebrations is the procession that winds through the characteristic alleys of the historic center of Parasio, accompanied by religious services in the Basilica and the participation of the community.

The Charm of Parasio

The feast is also an opportunity to experience the Parasio district, one of the most evocative historic centers of western Liguria, with its glimpses overlooking the sea, its cobbled streets, and the majestic neoclassical Basilica. A heritage that the patronal feast helps to enhance.

Devotion and Identity

The Feast of Saint Maurice is a moment of strong identity for the inhabitants of Porto Maurizio, who gather around their patron saint in a tradition that is renewed year after year. An event that, in the heart of autumn, tells the historical and spiritual roots of this part of Imperia.