Shrine of Our Lady of the Hens, Baroque shrine in Pagani, Italy.
The Shrine of Our Lady of the Hens features a preserved eastern facade and stands as a central religious structure in the Campania region.
Construction of the shrine began in 1610 after a wooden panel depicting the Virgin of Carmel was discovered by hens in a local chicken coop.
The annual feast occurs on the Second Sunday of Easter, with processions, traditional music performances, and the preparation of regional specialties.
Located at coordinates 40.7408, 14.6188, the shrine operates under the Diocese of Nocera Inferiore-Sarno and welcomes visitors throughout the year.
Local tradition maintains the practice of offering hens to the Madonna during celebrations, connecting present-day customs to the shrine's origin story.
Location: Pagani, Campania
Inception: 1610
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Website: https://madonnadellegalline.org
GPS coordinates: 40.74080,14.61880
Latest update: March 29, 2025 01:33
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