Santi Martiri Alfio, Filadelfo e Cirino, Romanesque church and shrine in Trecastagni, Italy.
Description
Santi Martiri Alfio, Filadelfo e Cirino is a church with three naves arranged in a Latin cross layout and a central bell tower built in 1857. The building combines Romanesque architecture with elements added over time to accommodate growing devotion.
History
A shrine dedicated to the three martyrs occupied this location from 252 onwards, long before the church structure was built in 1650. The site gained official sanctuary status in 1928 as devotion to the saints continued to grow.
Culture
The church hosts religious ceremonies from May 1st to May 17th, including processions and community events celebrating the three patron saints.
Practical
This church welcomes visitors year-round as an active place of worship within the Archdiocese of Catania. Finding it is straightforward, as it occupies a central position in Trecastagni.
Did you know?
From May 1st to mid-May, the church hosts annual celebrations where the faithful carry processions honoring the three saints. This period marks the most lively event of the year for locals.
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