San Giuseppe Church

Enna, Italy

San Giuseppe church and adjacent monastery were initially built in 1390, but underwent a reconstruction during the 17th-century. The facade now has a Baroque portal. The Nave houses a number of paintings including depictions of Santa Scolastica, St Benedict, and a Madonna of the Rosary. It houses a statue of the Madonna del Carmelo and a 15th-century crucifix. The nave has a Deposition by Antonio Mercurio, and a 17th-century carved statues of the Holy Family by a sculptor of the name Greca, paraded in procession every March 19th, the saint day of St Joseph.

The Sacristy has a Last Supper on canvas derived from a local Benedictine monastery. while the church is still assigned to the Confraternity of San Giuseppe, the monastery since 1955 is attached to an order of Discalced Carmelite priests.

References:

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Address

Via Roma 410, Enna, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1390
Category: Religious sites in Italy

More Information

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Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Antonio Grimaldi (7 months ago)
Small jewel of Enna with its silver altar does not look out of place compared to the Cathedral. Absolutely worth visiting.

Liborio Vicari (8 months ago)
Very beautiful and characteristic church full of art and history. Prestigious silver altar. From 17 to 19 March they organize the traditional tables dedicated to San Giuseppe with many typical Sicilian products. Absolutely worth visiting.

Andrea Lattuca (11 months ago)
Historic church in the historic center of Enna. Worth a visit if you pass by.

vincenzo gallina (2 years ago)
A place of worship full of history

Giuseppe Fundrisi (2 years ago)
A very well-kept place of worship, inside there is a beautiful silver-coated altarpiece, in a glass container and with the backlight you cannot appreciate all its beauty.

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