San Defendente, Catholic parish church in Cassinelle, Italy.
The San Defendente church features marble altars, wooden decorations, and a central niche containing a representation of the Black Madonna of Loreto.
Originally built as a sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady of Loreto, the church was completed in 1632 and became a parish church in the 1960s.
The church houses glass-encased relics of Saint Defendente, which were transferred from the Catacombs of Caracalla in Rome during 1742.
The church continues to serve the local community by providing regular religious services and maintaining traditional Catholic ceremonies throughout the year.
According to local records, when carriers attempted to move Saint Defendente's relics, the urn became inexplicably heavy when deviating from the path to Cassinelle.
Location: Cassinelle
GPS coordinates: 44.60225,8.56401
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:57
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