Santa Maria del Sepolcro

Potenza, Italy

The Santa Maria del Sepolcro is a gothic-style church in Potenza. The church is located at the crossing of two Roman roads, and is the locale where tradition holds that the St Gerard of Potenza, then bishop of the town, transmuted water into wine.

A church was erected in the early 12th century by the Knights Templar, but was placed under the bishop in 1314. Rebuilt in 1488, and refurbished in 1652, at which time, the church was affiliated with an order of observant Franciscans.

The interior has a baroque altar (1656) with an urn putatively holding a relic of the blood of Christ. The nave ceiling has octagonal gilded wood cassettoni. The church has a 16th-century Immaculate Conception with St Francis and St Roch; a Madonna of the Graces with Saints Francis and Patrick (1582); and a Adoration of the Shepherds by Giovanni Ricca.

References:

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Religious sites in Italy

Address

Piazzale Aldo Moro 14, Potenza, Italy

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Italy

More Information

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Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Anna Claps (2 years ago)
Don't worry, I just don't find the field near the church very safe

Teresa Venosa (2 years ago)
Beautiful and very welcoming

Daniele Alberto Remollino (2 years ago)
Very few sepulchres placed asymmetrically. Undress.

Vitov. Santarsiero (2 years ago)
I have been attending this church for over 25 years

LIA ROSSI (3 years ago)
I agree with every collective initiative, from children to adults, catechesis for all ages, availability and courtesy, attentive and active Friars?

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