Votive pillar of St. Bovo (Pilone votivo di San Bovo)

Address: Regione San Grato, 14018 Villafranca d'Asti AT, Italia

Located in the region of S. Grato was built in the early 1800s.

St. Bovo or St. Bono was considered the protector of those stricken with fever and, at the same time, protector of animals (as seen from the banner that leads on horseback).

It is said that until a few years ago, on the occasion of the anniversary of his feast, on May 22, the Holy Rosary was celebrated and the people of the village carried a brick that they left beneath the votive pillar.

These bricks were used to enlarge and repair the same or the church of St. Grato.


Insights

Municipality of Villafranca d'Asti
https://www.comune.villafrancadasti.at.it/en




See also...


• Events in Villafranca d'Asti


• Villafranca d'Asti tourist guide


• Municipium, the App of your Municipality