Sant'Antonio di Padova, Turin explained

Denomination:Roman Catholic Church
Church Name:Sanctuary of Saint Anthony of Padua
Native Name:Santuario di Sant'Antonio di Padova
Native Name Lang:Italian
Img Capt:Façade of the church
Pushpin Map:Italy Turin
Map Caption:Map of Turin
Coordinates:45.0685°N 7.6658°W
Country:Italy
Dedication:Anthony of Padua
Architect:Alberto Porta
Style:Gothic revival, romanesque revival
Groundbreaking:1883
Year Completed:1887
Archdiocese:Turin

The Sanctuary of Saint Anthony of Padua, also known as the Church of Saint Anthony of Padua[1] is a Roman Catholic place of worship located in the city of Turin, Italy.

History

The sanctuary was built in 1883, with the purpose of hosting Piedmontese friars from the Order of Friars Minor who lost their housing due to the approval of the Siccardi Laws in 1866 in the then Kingdom of Sardinia.[2] Architect Alberto Porta supervised the construction of the sanctuary, and opted for a mix of gothic revival and romanesque revival styles. Since its construction, the sanctuary has offered a soup kitchen service for the poor.

The building was damaged by Allied bombardments during World War II, in 1942 and 1943.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chiesa di Sant'Antonio da Padova - MuseoTorino. www.museotorino.it. 2018-03-07.
  2. Web site: Il Santuario di S.Antonio di Padova in Torino Pastorale Giovanile Frati Minori Frati Minori Torino, Santuario di Sant Antonio da Padova. www.pgvpiemonte.it. it-IT. 2018-03-07.