Fête de Saint-Alexandre de Cervione
Patronal festival in Cervione, Haute-Corse
About Fête de Saint-Alexandre de
The Feast of Saint Alexander is the patronal feast of Cervione (Haute-Corse), celebrated every October 11th in honor of Santu Lisandru Sauli, heavenly patron of the town since 1963. Solemn mass, veneration of the relic, and procession take place around Saint-Erasmus Cathedral.
Fête de Saint-Alexandre de Cervione in Cervione
Fête de Saint-Alexandre de Cervione is a must-attend event in the cultural life of Cervione and the Haute-Corse department, in Corsica. Since its creation in 1900, this event has established itself as a benchmark for patronal festivals, attracting a loyal and curious audience each year.
An event rooted in its territory
Located in the heart of Cervione, Fête de Saint-Alexandre de Cervione takes advantage of the exceptional setting of the town and its heritage. The event fully participates in the tourist attractiveness of the Haute-Corse department and enhances the cultural, natural, and human riches of the Corsica region.
Program and activities
Each edition of Fête de Saint-Alexandre de Cervione offers a varied program combining patronal festival and conviviality. Visitors can enjoy multiple activities, discoveries, and moments of sharing that make this event so rich. The complete program is communicated each year on the official channels of the event.
A friendly gathering
Fête de Saint-Alexandre de Cervione is above all a moment of sharing and conviviality. Whether you are an informed amateur or simply curious, everyone will find something to satisfy their curiosity and have a pleasant time in Cervione. The warm welcome from the organizers and volunteers makes each edition a memorable experience.
Fête de Saint-Alexandre de — edition 2026
The Feast of Saint-Alexandre, patron of the town of Cervione (Haute-Corse), is celebrated annually on October 11th. In 2026, this patronal feast honors Santu Lisandru Sauli, Bishop of Aleria and Apostle of Corse, around the Saint-Érasme cathedral where the precious relic of the saint is preserved.
Feast of Saint-Alexandre of Cervione 2026
On October 11th, 2026, Cervione celebrates its patron saint, Saint Alexandre Sauli — known in Corsican as Santu Lisandru. Declared celestial patron of the town by the Sacred Congregation of Rites in 1963, this Barnabite (1534-1593), Bishop of Aleria and Apostle of Corse, is honored annually on October 11th.
The celebration takes place in the Saint-Érasme cathedral in Cervione, which has preserved the relic of the saint's right clavicle, an object of particular veneration, since 1882. The patronal feast combines solemn mass, veneration of the relic, and procession, in the tradition upheld by the Confrérie Santu Lisandru and the parish of Cervione.
The detailed program (office times, procession) is generally specified by the town hall and the parish closer to the date.
Highlights Fête de Saint-Alexandre de 2026
- 127th edition
- In Cervione, Haute-Corse
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.
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Where does it take place — Fête de Saint-Alexandre de
Cathédrale Saint-Érasme
Rue Philippe Pescetti, 20221 Cervione, 20221 Cervione