Santuario della Beata Vergine Addolorata, Osimo

The Santuario della Beata Vergine Addolorata (Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin in Grief) is a Roman Catholic church located on Via Cagiata 101 in the frazione of Campocavallo, a few kilometers from the town of Osimo, region of Marche, Italy.

Facade of sanctuary

History

Construction of the Sanctuary began in 1892 using designs of local architect Costantino Costantini, and the church was consecrated in 1905. Previously the site had an icons of the Madonna in a small chapel. In June of 1892, a miraculous observation occurred when the icon was seen to weep tears, leading to an outpouring of venerations and erection of the present church. The church was built in a Neo-Romanesque-style[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Comune of Osimo, Tourism office, entry on church.
  2. ↑ Tourism of Marche, entry on church.

Coordinates: 43°27′37″N 13°29′47″E / 43.4604°N 13.4964°E / 43.4604; 13.4964

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