Santa Maria del Patire Abbey

Corigliano-Rossano, Italy

The Abbazia di Santa Maria del Patire (St Mary of Patir Abbey) is a church and monastery Corigliano-Rossano. It was founded in 1095 by Bartholomew of Grottaferrata. It was dedicated to Saint Mary Hodegetria, although it is known as Saint Mary of Patir, which later became Patire, according to the popular pronunciation.

The church has a basilica plan with three apses that faces east. It is believed to be built over an earlier Byzantine church. The interior portion of the church has three naves that are divided by sandstone columns (no capitals). There are four decorative columns in presbytery area.

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Founded: 1095
Category: Religious sites in Italy

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Mihaela Cupa Jilavu (7 months ago)
The impressive Byzantine-style monastery, not far from Rossano, is definitely worth a visit. Surrounded by a quiet forest, the place invites you to relax and reflect. The ancient trees surrounding it are easily accessible via well-developed hiking trails, and there are many beautiful spots ideal for a picnic. A wonderful place to enjoy nature and culture in perfect harmony.
Federico Bria (7 months ago)
A site of absolute value, whose state only partially reflects the historical importance of the abbey and the adjacent monastery. The presence of the Forestry Carabinieri allows us to best conserve what remains which, however, is a very small part of what this site represented, a symbolic place of the Basilian Rule in Italy.
Saro Man (13 months ago)
Place of worship of admirable suggestion. Easy to reach, convenient parking, tranquility and serenity make this sanctuary an attraction to continue to protect over time. Congratulations to the Carabinieri of the environmental protection unit who take care of and guard this place with such care. The adjacent park is equipped with a table and seats for a nice picnic.
Lorenzo Surace (3 years ago)
Very suggestive church of 1100, placed in silence and around it a well-kept picnic area. Fantastic mosaics inside but also the old cloister. From the adjacent view there is a wonderful sea view
Nicola Palumbo (3 years ago)
A characteristic complex rich in historical elements of great cultural, architectural and landscape value. Located on a terrace on the steep slope, it also allows a panoramic view of the Gulf of Sibari. The area is surrounded by silent and unspoiled nature, which makes the place very relaxing and pleasant. Numerous well-distributed and well-made illustrative panels allow you to know in detail the history and characteristics of the monastic complex in the external path. Unfortunately, it was not possible to visit the inside of the church because it was closed, and there was no indication of the opening hours. Overall, the place deserves a visit for the originality and value of the complex and the naturalistic context in which it fits, but it also deserves a greater enhancement,
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