Sepulcher of Santa Lucia
From the Catacombs of Santa Lucia an underpass leads directly to the Chapel of the Sepulcher of Santa Lucia, built in the century. XVII, designed by Giovanni Vermexio, in the center of the catacomb area, and above the ancient church dedicated to S. Agata.
The entrance to the Sepolcro di Santa Lucia is today framed by a wooden structure from the Baroque period. In front, under the altar of the chapel, the statue of Saint Lucia sculpted in 1634 by Gregorio Tedeschi is protected by a glass.
The place is inserted in the in the IWB register of the Sicily Region (The Places of the Sacred) - Sector “Places of the cult of the Saints Worship of S. Lucia "-" The martyrdom of the Saint "
Card insertion: Ignatius Caloggero
Photo: web
Information contributions: Ignazio Caloggero, Web
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