Mother Church
The mother church of Rometta dedicated to the Virgin of the Assumption dates back to the Norman period, as can be seen from numerous architectural elements, while the façade dates back to the XNUMXth century. Its interior is characterized by numerous artistic works, among the most important are:
The main altar dating back to the XNUMXth century, a work of fine workmanship in polychrome marble, which thanks to the particular compositional line, characterized by four columns supporting a marble crown, makes this a work as unique as it is rare.
The choir with its 21 stalls preciously worked with carving and inlay, carried out between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries. it is one of the greatest masterpieces of this genre created in those years in Sicily.
The paintings probably coming from the numerous churches deconsecrated or destroyed by various earthquakes are mostly by unknown artists.
Of exemplary workmanship are: "The Lamentation of the Deposed Christ", "Last Supper" by Nicolò Mazzagatti, and "The Transit of St. Joseph".
Also particularly important are: the two chapels (XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries) that flank the main altar.
Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20090327200403/http://rometta.altervista.org/Arte%20e%20Cultura.html
Card insertion: Ignazio Caloggero
Information contributions: Web
Photo: Di Pinodario – Own work, Public domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=48368101
