Santa Maria in Posterula, Medieval church in Ponte district, Rome, Italy
Santa Maria in Posterula was a church located on Strada dell'Orso in Rome, equipped with a bell tower, two bells, and multiple altars for worship. The building served a parish community of around 171 families living in the surrounding residential area.
The building appears in papal records from the 9th century and remained an active parish center for centuries. In 1895 it was demolished to make way for the construction of Ponte Umberto I.
The church served as a pilgrimage site for worshippers drawn to the revered image of Our Lady of Grace. This religious focus shaped community life and attracted people from across the city.
The site is no longer accessible today as the church was demolished in 1895. The nearby Ponte Umberto I now stands where it once was, marking Rome's urban transformation over the centuries.
Irish Augustinians took over administration in 1819 and brought with them an icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. This sacred image had been at their previous location and enriched the community's religious life.
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