The Basilica of Sant'Eufemia ( it, Basilica di Sant'Eufemia) is a minor basilica in Grado,

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, Italy, formerly a cathedral. It is dedicated to

Saint Euphemia Euphemia ( el, Εὐφημία; "well-spoken f), known as the All-praised in the Eastern Orthodox Church, was a virgin, who was martyred for her faith at Chalcedon in 303 AD. According to tradition, Euphemia was arrested for refusing to offer ...

History

The present basilica stands on a fourth century basilica, of which not much is known. Although some features are still visible. It was ordered built by Elijah, Archbishop of Aquileia, some time in the sixth century, during his retreat from the invasion of the Lombards. After, Elijah proclaimed himself patriarch and dedicated the church to

. During the sixth through early seventh century the basilica was the seat of the pro-Roman and pro-Byzantine branch of the church until the formation of the

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Corinthian capital. The bell tower is topped with a cast copper weathervane statue of Archangel Michael, which has become a symbol of the city. The apse is decorated with a thirteenth century

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fresco of Christ enthroned. On the left side of the central nave stands a tall hexagonal pulpit, which is adorned with thirteenth century sculptured decorations. Next to the basilica complex is an octagonal baptistery which is also adorned with sixth century floor mosaics and contains a large marble dipping basin.

Gallery

Ambo der Sant'Eufemia.JPG, Ambo of the Sant'Eufemia Kanzel der Sant'Eufemia in Grado.JPG, Pulpit of the Basilica Sant’Eufemia (Grado), Fresko.JPG, Gothic fresco of Jesus, in the apse

References

Links

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Sources

* Rentetzi, Efthalia, 2008: ''Un'inedita figura di pesce. Parentele stilistiche tra i mosaici pavimentali di s. Maria delle Grazie e s. Eufemia a Grado'', in

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Bibliography

* Bisconti, F., 2000: ''Temi di Iconografia Paleocristiana''. Città del Vaticano * Bovini, G., 1973: ''Grado Paleocristiana in Archeologia Cristiana''. Bologna * Farioli, R., 1975: ''Mosaici Pavimentali dell'alto Adriatico e dell'Africa settentrionale in età bizantina'', in ''Antichità Altoadriatiche'', vol. V. (paleocristiana). Ravenna * Farioli, R., 1975: ''Pavimenti musivi di Ravenna''. Ravenna * Rentetzi, Efthalia, 2009: ''Un frammento inedito di S. Eufemia a Grado. Il pavimento musivo del Salutatorium'', in ''Arte Cristiana'', n. 850 (January–February) 2009, Vol. XCVII, pp. 51–52 * Trovabene, Giordana, nd: ''Il salutatorium del vescovo Elia nella cattedrale di Grado : nuove considerazioni sul mosaico pavimentale'', in ''Atti del XV colloquio dell'Associazione Italiana per lo Studio e la Conservazione del Mosaico'', pp. 41–52 * ''Guida rossa: Friuli-Venezia Giulia''. Milano: Touring Club editore, 1999, pp. 505–508. {{DEFAULTSORT:Eufemia Grado Former cathedrals in Italy Churches in the province of Gorizia Minor basilicas in Friuli-Venezia Giulia