ROCCAMORICE
(Pg. 2a)
La Rocca Pg. 13 (San Donato Church)
La Rocca Pg. 14 (people / places)
La Rocca Pg. 15 (people / places)
La Rocca Pg. 16 (people / places)
La Rocca Pg. 17 (places to stay / eat)
La Rocca Pg. 18 (Asphalt Mines)
La Rocca Pg. 19 (Asphalt Mines)
La Rocca Pg. 20 (Churches)
La Rocca Pg. 21 (Churches)
La Rocca Pg. 22 (people / places)
La Rocca Pg. 23 (people / places)
La Rocca Pg. 24 (people / places)
La Rocca Pg. 1 (history/photos)
La Rocca Pg. 2  (Santo Spirito)
La Rocca Pg. 3 (San Bartolomeo)
La Rocca Pg. 4 (photos)
La Rocca Pg. 5 (photos)
La Rocca Pg. 6 (photos)
La Rocca Pg. 7 (festa)
La Rocca Pg. 8 (the old ways)
La Rocca Pg. 9 (the old ways)
La Rocca Pg. 10 ("lu Sand'Andune")
La Rocca Pg. 11 (La Rocca's Sand'Andune")
La Rocca Pg. 12 (Don Donato Bianco)
SANTO SPIRITO A MAIELLA
Every year from August 29 to the first Sunday in October an ancient Pardon (Perdonanza) is celebrated which attracts many pilgrims to the Scala Santa (Sacred Stairs) which lead to the Santa Maria Maddalena Oratory or Prayer Chapel.
   The designation "Oratorio Della Maddalena" is incorrect however. It no longer exists as it collapsed many years ago. Many call the chapel "Oratorio Della Maddalena" but it  is really the "Retreat of Monte Calvario" (L'Eremo di Monte Calvario) which was already in existence at the time of Saint Peter Celestino.
   These stairs are eroding because people climb them on their knees. The Perdonanza is for anyone who believes they will be absolved from their sins  by repenting and confessing at this time.
Outside stairway leading to the Prayer Chapel
Statue of Santa Scolastica who was the sister of San Benedetto who was the founder of the Order of Benedettini. This statue is located above the doorway at the top of the stairs pictured at left.
Closer view of the painting over the altar entitled "Deposizione dalla Croce"
Altar inside the Prayer Chapel
Painting on outside wall.
Close-up of painting on wall of San Pietro Celestino.
Two passage-ways and flights of stairs of many found at Santo Spirito.
Scala Santa
"Campanile"  of Santo Spirito.
Statue of San Antonio found on one of the outside walls.
Old trough no longer in use at side of church.It actually has a stone stopper to let the water in and a drain to let the water out.
"Stemma dei Celestini" -Celestino Emblem painted on the wall found to the right of the front door
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