San Matteo 2026

Feast of St. Matthew, Patron Saint of the city of Salerno

As every year, the preparations for the Feast of St. Matthew, Patron Saint of the city of Salerno.

That between Salerno and San Matteo is a visceral bond, which has its roots in a millenary history, and which sees the whole city waiting impatient every year on the day of the procession, on September 21.

Read hereSan Matteo: Heart and identity of Salerno.

Below will follow the updates on the religious and civil program.

Rise of the San Matteo Cloth, 21 August

A month after the feast of the Patron Saint, the city of Salerno renews one of its most felt and identity rituals, officially starting the celebrations for St. Matthew: the culminating moment of the ceremony sees the exhibition of the famous drappo at the atrium of the Cathedral.

Go toRise of the Panno di San Matteo 2026