Abbazia del Patire
The Abbazia di Santa Maria del Patire (in English, St Mary of Patir Abbey) is a church and monastery in Rossano, a frazione of Corigliano-Rossano, Calabria, southern Italy.
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| Location | Corigliano-Rossano |
| Country | Italy |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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| Status | Abbey |
| Dedication | Mary, mother of Jesus |
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| Functional status | Active |
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| Diocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Rossano-Cariati |
It was founded in 1095 by Bartholomew of Grottaferrata. It was dedicated to Saint Mary Hodegetria, although it is known as Saint Mary of Patir, which later became Patire, according to the popular pronunciation.[1]
References
- "Saint Mary of Patir [1095]". Arte Sacra Rossano.
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