Feast of Saints Francis and Catherine
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The patronal feast of Saint Francis and Saint Catherine (Italian: festa patronale di san Francesco e santa Caterina)[lower-alpha 1] is a religious and civil celebration annually held on 4 October in Italy[1] and other locations influenced by Christianity.
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Feast of Saints Francis and Catherine | |
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Official name | Italian: San Francesco e Santa Caterina, patroni d'Italia, lit. 'Saint Francis and Saint Catherine, patrons of Italy'[1] |
Observed by | Italy, and in general Christians of Italian ancestry |
Type | Religious, historical, cultural |
Significance | To honour Francis of Assisi and Catherine of Siena, patron saints of Italy and other locations |
Date | 4 October |
Next time | 4 October 2024 (2024-10-04) |
Frequency | Annual |
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