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San Cernín, Not San Fermín, Is Pamplona’s Patron Saint. His Legend Ends Under a Bull.
Dennis Clancey
July 13, 2026
San Cernín, known as San Saturnino, not San Fermín, is Pamplona's actual patron saint, and his own legend ends with a bull.
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Pamplona’s Patron Saint Isn’t San Fermín. His Church Still Marks the Encierro’s Start.
Dennis Clancey
July 3, 2026
Pamplona's real patron isn't San Fermín. See the gothic Iglesia de San Saturnino, its 1499 clock, and its role marking the encierro.
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