Chiesa di San Giorgio al Corso, Catholic church in Corso Garibaldi, Reggio Calabria, Italy.
The Chiesa di San Giorgio al Corso is a Catholic church in Reggio Calabria featuring a Latin cross layout with a single nave and four side chapels. Its grand entrance displays a monumental portal framed by a large stained glass window.
The church was originally consecrated in 1596 but suffered severe damage from the 1908 Messina earthquake. Following complete reconstruction under architect Camillo Autore's direction, it reopened in 1935.
The church honors Saint George, who has served as the city's protector for centuries and holds deep meaning in local identity. This devotion remains visible through religious observances and the saint's continued veneration in the community.
The church houses a pipe organ from 1930 that underwent restoration and expansion in the early 2000s, alongside bas-reliefs commemorating World War I battles. Visitors should note that it functions as an active place of worship.
For centuries, municipal elections were decided through a ritual at the church altar where a child drew names from silver balls to select three mayors. This unusual procedure connected civic governance directly to the church's sacred space.
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