In 289 days Patron saint festival

Saint Emidius, patron against earthquakes

3–5 August 2027

Starts Tuesday 3 August

Leporano · Taranto · Puglia

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Leporano celebrates Saint Emidius from 3 to 5 August. Born in Trier in 273 and died in Ascoli Piceno on 5 August 303 or 309, Emidius was a bishop and martyr, venerated as a protector against earthquakes also in Leporano and Cerro al Volturno.

The patron saint of Leporano is Saint Emidius, celebrated from 3 to 5 August.

Born in Trier in 273 and died in Ascoli Piceno on 5 August 303 or 309, Emidius was a Roman bishop and martyr, venerated by the Catholic Church as a protector against earthquakes: he is the patron of the city and diocese of Ascoli Piceno, as well as of Leporano and Cerro al Volturno. The town holds the Castello Muscettola and the Saturo Archaeological Park.