Solemnity of Saint Anthony of Padua — Feast of the Patron Saint
The great feast of June 13th at the Basilica of the Saint
About Feast of Saint Anthony
June 13th, feast of the Saint of miracles
The Solemnity of Saint Anthony, on June 13th, is the feast of the patron saint of Padua and one of the most heartfelt religious observances in Italy. The heart of the celebrations is the Basilica of the Saint, a destination for tens of thousands of pilgrims from all over the world each year, devoted to the one whom popular tradition calls the "Saint of miracles".
Solemn Masses and the Great Procession
On June 13th, the Basilica remains open from early morning until late evening, with a succession of masses and celebrations. The culminating moments are the Pontifical Mass and the solemn afternoon Mass, at the end of which the procession with the statue and the sacred relics of the Saint takes place, crossing the streets of the center of Padua.
The Tredicina and Antonian June
The feast is preceded by the Tredicina, the thirteen days of preparation that mark the approach to the Solemnity. All of this is part of the broader Antonian June, full of religious and cultural initiatives. An event that renews each year the deep bond between Padua, in Veneto, and its Saint.
Feast of Saint Anthony — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Solemnity of Saint Anthony will be celebrated on Saturday, June 13th at the Basilica of the Saint in Padua, open from 5:30 AM to 10:30 PM. The day is marked by numerous masses, at 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11:30 AM, 1 PM, 3:30 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM, and 9 PM.
The culminating moments are the 11:30 AM Pontifical Mass, presided over by the Bishop of Padua, Claudio Cipolla, and the 5 PM solemn Mass, presided over by Father Roberto Brandinelli, Provincial Minister of the Conventual Franciscan Friars, at the end of which the procession with the statue and the sacred relics of the Saint takes place through the streets of Padua. The Tredicina of preparation runs from May 31st to June 12th.
Programme Feast of Saint Anthony 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Basilica of the Saint (open 5:30 AM–10:30 PM)
- Masses at 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11:30 AM, 1 PM, 3:30 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM, and 9 PM.
- 11:30 AM — Pontifical Mass presided over by the Bishop of Padua, Claudio Cipolla.
- 5 PM — Solemn Mass presided over by Father Roberto Brandinelli (Provincial Minister of the Conventual Franciscan Friars).
- At the end of the 5 PM Mass — Procession with the statue and sacred relics of the Saint through the streets of the center of Padua.
From May 31st to June 12th, 2026
- Tredicina of preparation, with pontifical celebration at 11:30 AM, solemn Mass at 5 PM, and procession.
Celebrations can also be followed online at 13giugno.org.
Highlights Feast of Saint Anthony 2026
The 11:30 AM Pontifical Mass, the 5 PM solemn Mass, and the grand procession with the statue and relics of Saint Anthony through the streets of Padua.
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Practical information — Feast of Saint Anthony
Where
Basilica of Saint Anthony (Basilica del Santo), Piazza del Santo, Padua (PD).
When
June 13th, Solemnity of Saint Anthony. The Tredicina of preparation takes place from May 31st to June 12th.
Celebrations
On June 13th, the Basilica is open from 5:30 AM to 10:30 PM, with masses at various times. Procession with the statue and relics in the afternoon.
Online
The celebrations can also be followed online through the "13 giugno online" project (13giugno.org).
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Where does it take place — Feast of Saint Anthony
Basilica di Sant'Antonio (Basilica del Santo)
Piazza del Santo 11, 35123 Padova