Feast of Saints Francis and Catherine

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Feast of Saints Francis and Catherine
Official nameItalian: San Francesco e Santa Caterina, patroni d'Italia, lit. 'Saint Francis and Saint Catherine, patrons of Italy'
Observed byItaly, and in general Christians of Italian ancestry
TypeReligious, historical, cultural
SignificanceTo honour Francis of Assisi and Catherine of Siena, patron saints of Italy and other locations
ObservancesMass
Date4 October
Next time4 October 2026 (2026-10-04)
FrequencyAnnual
Related toFeast of Creation, Creationtide

The patronal feast of Saint Francis and Saint Catherine (Italian: festa patronale di san Francesco e santa Caterina) is a religious and civil celebration annually held on 4 October in Italy and other locations influenced by Christianity.

The Feast Day of Francis of Assisi marks the conclusion of the season of Creationtide in various Christian denominations that begins on the Feast of Creation (September 1).


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