La Posterula di Atina and the Stabilimento Enologico Visocchi: history and innovation La Posterula: historical entrance to Atina The Posterula, built in the 2nd century B.C., represented one of the main entrances to the Roman city of Atina from the surrounding countryside. This round arch, part of the primitive wall circuit, bears witness to the ancient defensive and road system of the city. The Works [...]
From the martyrdom of St Nicander and St Marcian is also derived that of St Daria, who, three days after the passion of her husband Nicander, suffered the same persecution and, by order of the same governor, also received the crown of martyrdom. This is what the author of the Martyrology, printed in Lyons under the pontificate of Gregory XIII, says: [...].
There have been various opinions about the homeland of these saints, the emperor who condemned them to death and the place where they were buried after their martyrdom. According to Paolo Regio, bishop of Vico Equense, Nicandro and Marciano were of African origin. He states: “These, born in Emesa of noble parents, according to the world, in the African region...”. However, the same [...]
According to ancient tradition and chronicles, it is firmly believed that the body of the martyr Passicrates still rests in the town of Atina. His martyrdom has been described in great detail, and in his honour, together with St Daria, a small temple was built in the place formerly known as “Granai e Orrei”, today known as “Broile”. This [...]
Selon plusieurs anciens documents de la ville d’Atina, sous le gouvernement de l’évêque Prudenzio, durant le règne de l’empereur Dioclétien et la préfecture de Timothée, eut également lieu le martyre de Saint Valentin, un noble et riche citoyen d’Atina. Cependant, comme il n’existe pas de sources historiques fiables confirmant avec certitude ces événements, je me […]
According to several ancient documents of the city of Atina, under the governance of Bishop Prudentius, during the reign of Emperor Diocletian and the prefecture of Timothy, the martyrdom of Saint Valentine, a noble and wealthy citizen of Atina, also took place. However, since there are no authoritative historical sources that can confirm these events [...].
According to various ancient maps of the city of Atina, under the rule of the bishop Prudentius, during the empire of Diocletian and the prefecture of Timothy, the martyrdom of Saint Valentine, a noble and wealthy citizen of Atina, also took place. However, as there are no authoritative historical sources that confirm these events with certainty, I will only report what [...].
En 1946, la découverte d’une mosaïque romaine à Atina : un trésor archéologique resurgi de l’histoire Atina, un village situé au cœur de la vallée de Comino, à l’extrémité orientale de la province de Frosinone, est connu pour ses origines très anciennes et son riche passé pré-romain. De nombreux témoignages archéologiques, dont des murs mégalithiques, […]
In 1946, the Discovery of a Roman Mosaic in Atina: an Archaeological Treasure Resurfaced from History Atina, a town located in the heart of the Comino Valley, at the far eastern edge of the Province of Frosinone, is known for its ancient origins and rich pre-Roman history. Numerous archaeological testimonies, including megalithic walls, opus reticulatum […]
In 1946 the discovery of a Roman Mosaic in Atina: an Archaeological Treasure Re-emerged from History Atina, a town located in the heart of the Comino Valley, at the eastern end of the Province of Frosinone, is known for its ancient origins and rich pre-Roman history. Numerous archaeological testimonies, including megalithic walls, opus reticulatum works, [...]
