Madonna del Frassine, Catholic sanctuary in Frassine, Monterotondo Marittimo, Italy
Madonna del Frassine is a sanctuary in Monterotondo Marittimo with a single nave, a transept, and a cubic chapel containing artworks. The interior displays paintings from the 17th century attributed to the Sienese school.
A bishop named Regolo brought a cedar wood statue of the Madonna and Child to Val di Cornia in 515, which later became the central focus of the sanctuary. This sculpture shaped the site's importance for pilgrims over many centuries.
The sanctuary houses a collection of painted tablets from the 19th century showing everyday scenes and work-related incidents that local people left as prayer offerings. These images reveal how residents saw themselves and what they prayed for during that era.
The sanctuary holds regular Mass celebrations and prayer sessions throughout the year. A pilgrim's house attached to the site provides daytime stays and outdoor spaces for visitors.
The name Frassine comes from ash trees that grew in the area, which locals traditionally burned to ward off harmful forest spirits. This old practice shows how pre-Christian beliefs persisted in local customs for a long time.
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