Patron saint festival In 21 days
Saint Charles Borromeo, chosen as patron by the candle that stayed lit the longest
📅 Every year, on 4 November
Borghetto di Vara celebrates Saint Charles Borromeo on 4 November; in 1618, when the parish was founded, the patron was chosen by lighting one candle for each saint and awarding the title to whichever stayed lit the longest.
