Almost at the same time that the aforesaid Temple was built by Maximus Bishop Atinati in the place where it is said, at the foot of the mountain, and precisely where the Castle of Vicalvi stands today, at the expense and industry of this most zealous Prelate, a comfortable Church was also built for the glory of St Nicander Martyr, as around the time of [...].
At the persuasion of Maximus, Bishop of our City, in the place where it is said, Foot of the Selice, near the Imperial Monument, around the road, which was called Monumenti, today of St. Marcianus, by the Atinati, in honour of the ever glorious Virgin Mary, and of Blessed Mark the Martyr, who received the Crown of Martyrdom in the same place, [...].
With idolatry abolished in this country of ours, and the law of the true God embraced, the famous temple, dedicated to such a false deity, not far from the village of Cancello, was consecrated by our citizens, as we said in the first chapter, in honour of the glorious St. Cataldo.
The Church of San Rocco was erected in 1495 at the behest of Provost Marcantonio Papa and endowed with a confraternity. Situated outside the city walls of Atina, in 1703 it held the image of the Madonna of Altomare. In 1722, at the back, it appeared surrounded by a small vegetable garden owned by the brothers priests Francesco Antonio, Gio. Antonio and [...].
Church of Santa Croce in Atina: history, architecture and curiosities The Church of Santa Croce is one of the most fascinating places of worship in Atina, a medieval village in the province of Frosinone, in the heart of the Comino Valley. Situated on the summit of “Il Colle” (The Hill), this church is an example of simple architecture but rich in history and spirituality. History of the Church of [...]
The small church of Madonna delle Grazie: History and Art in Atina The small church of Madonna delle Grazie in Atina, with its rectangular shape, is an important religious and cultural landmark. The external wall is characterised by a wooden door finely decorated with wrought iron friezes, while the lunette above the door houses a [...]
The birth of the Collegiate Church of St Mary and the cult of St Mark in Atina In 1044, a terrible scourge struck the lands of southern Latium. A devastating plague sowed death and desolation: in Aquino alone the victims numbered more than 2,500. In this climate of pain and bewilderment, faith became a refuge and a [...]
