Hermitage of the Holy Spirit

This Romanesque hermitage stands at 1132 meters above sea level against a limestone wall, surrounded by beech forests in Majella National Park.

The hermitage gained prominence in 1246 when Pietro da Morrone, later Pope Celestine V, renovated the buildings and established an oratory with multiple cells.

The religious complex includes a church, sacristy, guest quarters, monastic buildings, cells, chapter house, library, winter chapel, and refectory.

The hermitage maintains specific visiting hours during summer weekends, with guest rooms available for extended stays in the residential quarters.

Below the church, visitors can explore the cave where early hermits lived, including the Crucifix room and the prayer cell used by Pope Celestine V.

Location: Roccamorice

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Address: SP22, 65020 Roccamorice PE 65020

Phone: +390858572132

Email: comune.roccamorice@tin.it

Website: https://parcomajella.it/uomo-e-territorio/eremi-e-luoghi-di-culto-rupestri/s-spirito-a-majella

GPS coordinates: 42.17020,14.09020

Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:11