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A Prayer for Souls – The Church of Purgatorio in Terracina

02/08/2018 14:46

A Prayer for Souls – The Church of Purgatorio in Terracina
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Continuing your walk, once you reach the San Giovanni Tower, you only have to turn your gaze to the right to see, nestled in a corner of the historic center, the elegant yet intriguing Church of Purgatory. With its simple and unexpected façade, it stands at the corner of a small, discreet square: that of the Chiesa del Purgatorio, built in the heart of Terracina's historic center in the 17th century.

Built by the Confraternity of the Souls of Purgatory (Confraternita delle Anime del Purgatorio), this church had a clear mission: to honor the dead, pray for the salvation of their souls, and remind the living that earthly life is only a passing phase. It is in this context that the powerful and austere iconography of its façade is inscribed.

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