Festival of San Vicente Mártir
San Vicente Mártir, one of Valencia’s patron saints, is celebrated in the city for his unwavering faith. Schools and shops are closed to commemorate the day. According to tradition, he was tortured and executed in Valencia in 340 AD under the orders of Emperor Diocletian. His body, dragged along what is now Calle San Vicente Mártir, was miraculously protected by ravens when left to the elements.
Today, his legacy is commemorated through two processions and the preservation of relics:
- The Relic of San Vicente, a mummified left arm, can be seen in the Cathedral.
- The silver-plated wooden sculpture of San Vicente, displayed in the Cathedral, is carried during the procession.
Learn more about his story:
Tailors and Dressmakers’ Guild
As the patron saint of tailors and dressmakers, San Vicente Mártir is also honored with a special procession by the Guild of Tailors and Dressmakers. Their parade starts at Avenida de María Cristina and ends at the Cathedral for a dedicated mass. Learn more about the guild.
When: January 22
Schedule:
- 10:30 AM: Morning Mass at the Cathedral
- 11:30 AM: Cathedral Procession
- Dressmakers Guild Procession and Plaza de la Reina mascelta postponed to the weekend
Where: Valencia Cathedral, Plaza de la Reina, Calle de Avellanas
Route Map: View here
Author: Atika
Writer and journalist based in Valencia. She mixes hard news with creative storytelling and a dash of local curiosity. You might spot her biking through the city, chasing stories — or just a good cortado.