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Hermitage of Santo Spirito a Majella

The ´hermitage è one of the most important places of worship on the Majella; restoration work is underway on it. The´building dates back to before 1,000, and it is certain that Pope Victor III also lived there in 1053. But it was Pietro da Morrone who, in the m...

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Hermitage of Santo Spirito a Majella — Roccamorice, Italy.

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The ´hermitage è one of the most important places of worship on the Majella; restoration work is underway on it. The´building dates back to before 1,000, and it is certain that Pope Victor III also lived there in 1053. But it was Pietro da Morrone who, in the mid-13th century, rediscovered the ascetic place, renovating the building and living here with some hermits. Still passable, in this one, is the "Scala Santa" which ascends to two rocky balconies where the monks probably stayed in prayer. Under the church you canò then visit the cave where the first hermits lived and on which the monastery was built.

Hermitage of Santo Spirito a Majella - Roccamorice | Secret World Trip Planner
Hermitage of Santo Spirito a Majella - Roccamorice | Secret World Trip Planner
Hermitage of Santo Spirito a Majella - Roccamorice | Secret World Trip Planner
Hermitage of Santo Spirito a Majella - Roccamorice | Secret World Trip Planner
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Pietro da Morrone was a significant religious figure who rediscovered this ascetic hermitage in the mid-13th century and transformed it by renovating the building and establishing a monastic community. He lived there with other hermits, making it a vital spiritual center on the Majella mountain.
The Scala Santa is a sacred staircase that ascends to two rocky balconies where monks historically went for prayer and contemplation. Yes, it is still passable today, allowing visitors to experience the same spiritual sites the ancient hermits used for their devotional practices.
The hermitage dates back to before 1,000 AD, making it one of the most ancient places of worship on the Majella. It gained additional historical significance when Pope Victor III lived there in 1053, adding to its religious importance.
Visitors can explore the cave beneath the church where the first hermits originally lived, which serves as the foundation upon which the entire monastery was built. This underground space provides a fascinating glimpse into the earliest monastic life on the Majella.
The hermitage is undergoing restoration work, but it remains one of the most important places of worship on the Majella and key features like the Scala Santa and the hermits' cave are still accessible. Check locally before visiting to confirm specific access and visiting hours given the ongoing restoration.

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