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Archbishop Of Sorrento
The Italian Catholic Archdiocese of Sorrento-Castellammare di Stabia ( la, Archidioecesis Surrentina-Castri Maris o Stabiensis) in Campania, has existed in its current form since 1986. It is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Naples, having lost its status as a metropolitan in 1979. The Diocese of Castellammare di Stabia was suppressed, and its territory united with the Archdiocese of Sorrento, in 1986."Archdiocese of Sorrento-Castellammare di Stabia" ''''. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sorrento Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saints Philip and James ( it, Cattedrale dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo), commonly known as the Sorrento Cathedral ( it, Duomo di Sorrento), is a Roman Catholic cathedral located on Via Santa Maria della Pietà in Sorrento, Italy. The cathedral is dedicated to Saints Philip the Apostle and James the Just, and has been the seat of the Archbishop of Sorrento-Castellammare di Stabia since 1986. It was previously the seat of the bishops and archbishops of Sorrento. History It was first built around the 11th century and was rebuilt in the 15th century in Romanesque style.Bonechi Books, ''Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast''. Le guide oro. The Gold Guides. (Casa Editrice Bonechi, 1999), 12. The poet Torquato Tasso, the best known citizen of the town, was baptized in the church's baptistery. Exterior The cathedral bell tower has three storeys, and is decorated with a clock. The base of the bell tower dates to the time of the Roman Empire. The façade dates from 1924. The main d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
