The quite simple facade of the church of “San Sebastiano”, with the statues of Saints Stephen and Saint Lawrence. It was built after the plague epidemic of 1632, by the architect Francesco Cantagallina, in honor of Saint Sebastian, the protector of the plague victims. The new church was entrusted to the Barnabite fathers who also organized a school with an impressive library which reached 5500 volumes.
The statue of San Lorenzo (Lawrence of Rome) on the right of the entrance. We have already posted an image of the statue of Saint Stephen, on the other side.See also: Saint Stephen
External links: Barnabites - Lawrence of Rome (Wikipedia)
Saints are certainly much in need.
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I must say that I agree with Robert.
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ReplyDeleteI like simple churches.
ReplyDeleteAnd with the ever-present parked bikes.
ReplyDeleteA simple church, made more interesting by the statues of saints in these alcoves. The bikes anchor the image in modern times.
ReplyDeleteLovely composition on top.
ReplyDeleteIt's very symmetric and pleasing to the eye.
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