Abbazia del Patire

The Abbazia di Santa Maria del Patire (in English, St Mary of Patir Abbey) is a church and monastery in Rossano, a frazione of Corigliano-Rossano, Calabria, southern Italy.

Abbazia del Patire
LocationCorigliano-Rossano
CountryItaly
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusAbbey
DedicationMary, mother of Jesus
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Administration
DioceseRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Rossano-Cariati

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.[1]

References

  1. "Saint Mary of Patir [1095]". Arte Sacra Rossano.
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