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Santi Gervasio E Protasio, Pavia
The Church of Santi Gervasio e Protasio is a church in Pavia, in Lombardy. History According to tradition, the church of Santi Gervasio and Protasio is considered the oldest in Pavia and was certainly built in the early Christian age in a suburban necropolis of the Roman age. The church was dedicated to the two Milanese martyr saints Gervasius and Protasius, whose relics were found in 386 by Bishop Ambrose of Milan, and a part of which was brought to Pavia by Bishop Juventius of Pavia. In 1949 archaeological investigations carried out in the square in front of the church brought to light some structures of the early Christian basilica dating back to the decades between the fifth and sixth centuries, and in particular some portions of the apse. The first bishop of Pavia, Saint Syrus (later transferred to the cathedral), and the second, Saint ''Pompeus'' (lived 4th century) were also buried in the original building. The Lombard kings Cleph and Authari were buried in the churc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pavia
Pavia ( , ; ; ; ; ) is a town and comune of south-western Lombardy, in Northern Italy, south of Milan on the lower Ticino (river), Ticino near its confluence with the Po (river), Po. It has a population of c. 73,086. The city was a major political centre in the medieval period, being the capital of the Ostrogothic Kingdom from 540 to 553, of the Kingdom of the Lombards from 572 to 774, of the Kingdom of Italy (Holy Roman Empire), Kingdom of Italy from 774 to 1024 and seat of the Visconti of Milan, Visconti court from 1365 to 1413. Pavia is the capital of the fertile province of Pavia, which is known for a variety of agricultural products, including wine, rice, cereals, and dairy products. Although there are a number of industries located in the suburbs, these tend not to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of the town. It is home to the ancient University of Pavia (founded in 1361 and recognized in 2022 by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Times Higher Education ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benedictines
The Benedictines, officially the Order of Saint Benedict (, abbreviated as O.S.B. or OSB), are a mainly Christian mysticism, contemplative Christian monasticism, monastic Religious order (Catholic), order of the Catholic Church for men and for women who follow the Rule of Saint Benedict. Initiated in 529, they are the oldest of all the religious orders in the Latin Church. The male religious are also sometimes called the Black Monks, especially in English speaking countries, after the colour of their religious habit, habits, although some, like the Olivetans, wear white. They were founded by Benedict of Nursia, a 6th-century Italian monk who laid the foundations of Benedictine monasticism through the formulation of his Rule. Benedict's sister, Scholastica, possibly his twin, also became a religious from an early age, but chose to live as a hermit. They retained a close relationship until her death. Despite being called an order, the Benedictines do not operate under a single ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Church Santa Maria Gualtieri
The church Santa Maria Gualtieri is a deconsecrated church in Pavia now used for exhibitions, concerts and conferences. History The church was founded in 989 by ''Walterius'' (in Italian Gualtiero), son of ''Wualpertus'', judge of the Royal Palace of Pavia, ''missus dominicus'' and brother of the Countess Rotruda of Pavia, Rotruda, who had the church built near his own home, dedicating it to Santa Maria. Walterius himself endowed the church with rich possessions, including the hospital of San Giacomo della Cerreta in Belgioioso, Lombardy, Belgioioso. The church, which overlooks Piazza Vittoria, the ancient Forum (Roman), Roman forum of the city, was rebuilt in the second half of the 11th century and was consecrated by Pope Pope Urban II, Urban II in 1096, when the pontiff visited Pavia. In 1182 the church was governed by a canonical college formed by a provost and seven canons. In 1250 the church was included among the parishes of ''Porta Laudensis'', while the apostolic visita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
