Fête de Saint-Alexandre de Cervione
Patronal festival in Cervione, Haute-Corse
2026
About Fête de Saint-Alexandre de
The Saint-Alexandre Festival is the patronal feast of Cervione (Haute-Corse), held annually around October 11th in honor of Santu Lisandru Sauli (Alexandre Sauli), the Bishop of Aleria and builder of the village cathedral in the 16th century, who was declared the town's heavenly patron in 1963. The celebration takes place at the Santa Croce chapel, featuring a solemn mass and procession, followed by a convivial gathering hosted by the municipality in the museum courtyard.
Fête de Saint-Alexandre de — edition 2026
On October 11, 2026, Cervione celebrates its patronal festival in honor of Santu Lisandru Sauli (Alexander Sauli), the Bishop of Aleria who built the village's cathedral in the 16th century and was declared the heavenly patron of Cervione in 1963. The celebration is traditionally held at the Santa Croce chapel, featuring a solemn mass and procession, followed by a social gathering hosted by the municipality in the museum courtyard.
Saint-Alexandre Festival in Cervione 2026
On October 11, 2026, Cervione celebrates its patron saint, Alexander Sauli, known in Corsican as Santu Lisandru. Born in Milan in 1534, this Barnabite priest became the Bishop of Aleria in 1570. He oversaw the construction of the seminary, the cathedral, and the episcopal palace in Cervione between 1578 and 1579, before passing away in Pavia on October 11, 1593. In 1882, the parish of Cervione received a relic of the saint (his right collarbone), and in 1963, at the request of local authorities, he was officially declared the town's heavenly patron.
The festival takes place annually at the Santa Croce chapel, beginning with a solemn mass followed by a procession featuring the banners ("i cunfaloni") of the Confrérie Santu Lisandru Sauli. The day concludes with a social gathering (a spuntinu or concert) hosted by the municipality in the museum courtyard. The precise schedule and program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the town hall closer to the date.
Highlights Fête de Saint-Alexandre de 2026
- Solemn mass and procession in honor of Santu Lisandru Sauli, patron saint of Cervione, at the Santa Croce chapel
- Social gathering (spuntinu or concert) hosted by the municipality in the museum courtyard
Programme Fête de Saint-Alexandre de 2026
The detailed schedule for the 2026 edition, including mass times and evening entertainment, has not yet been released by the Cervione town hall; announcements are typically made the day before the festival. Previous years have featured a solemn mass and a procession to the Santa Croce chapel with the banners of the Confrérie Santu Lisandru Sauli, followed by a social gathering (a spuntinu or concert) hosted by the municipality in the museum courtyard.
Prices Fête de Saint-Alexandre de 2026
Practical information — Fête de Saint-Alexandre de
Practical information
Location
Cervione (20221), Haute-Corse.
Access
Reach Cervione by road. Parking is available around the event site. Consult the official information for access details.
Prices
Free entry.
Contact
For more information, consult the official website of the event or contact the town hall of Cervione.
Saint-Alexandre Festival in Cervione
Every year, the village of Cervione (Haute-Corse) honors its patron saint, Alexandre Sauli—known as Santu Lisandru in Corsican. Born in Milan in 1534, this Barnabite priest became the Bishop of Aleria in 1570. He oversaw the construction of the seminary, the cathedral, and the episcopal palace in Cervione between 1578 and 1579, before passing away in Pavia on October 11, 1593. In 1882, a relic of the saint (his right collarbone) was gifted to the parish of Cervione. In 1963, at the request of Canon Saravelli and local municipal authorities, the Sacred Congregation of Rites officially declared him the heavenly patron of the town.
Festival Program
The day includes a solemn mass and a procession to the Santa Croce chapel, accompanied by the banners of the Santu Lisandru Sauli Confraternity, followed by a social gathering (a spuntinu or concert) hosted by the municipality in the museum courtyard.
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