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[[File:Nicosia Kathedrale St Nicolo.jpg|290px|thumbnail|West front of the cathedral]] |
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'''Nicosia Cathedral''' ({{lang-it|Cattedrale di San Nicolò; Cattedrale}} or ''Duomo di Nicosia'') is the [[cathedral]] of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Nicosia, Sicily]], and is located in [[Nicosia, Sicily|Nicosia]], [[Sicily]], [[Italy]]. It is dedicated to [[Saint Nicholas of Bari]]. The [[Cathedral]] preserves a precious and unique wooden roof of 1300 |
'''Nicosia Cathedral''' ({{lang-it|Cattedrale di San Nicolò; Cattedrale}} or ''Duomo di Nicosia'') is the [[cathedral]] of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Nicosia, Sicily]], and is located in [[Nicosia, Sicily|Nicosia]], [[Sicily]], [[Italy]]. It is dedicated to [[Saint Nicholas of Bari]]. The [[Cathedral]] preserves a precious and unique wooden roof of 1300. |
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The church was built in the early 1300s, under the reign of [[Frederick II of Aragon]], and became functional, even if not completed, in 1340.<ref> Giovanni Bonanno. ''Cattedrali di Sicilia''. M. Grispo, 2000.</ref> |
The church was built in the early 1300s, under the reign of [[Frederick II of Aragon]], and became functional, even if not completed, in 1340.<ref> Giovanni Bonanno. ''Cattedrali di Sicilia''. M. Grispo, 2000.</ref> |
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==History== |
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A church at the site, called San Nicolò il ''Piccolo'', is recalled to have been present during the Byzantine and Saracen occupations of Sicily.<ref>{{Cite|Beritelli La Via - Narbone|pp. 165}}.</ref> A larger church, dediated also to Saint [[Nicola di Bari]], was begun by 1302 during the rule of [[Federico II d'Aragona]].<ref>{{Cite|Beritelli La Via - Narbone|pp. 161}}.</ref> It was not completed until 1340. according to an epigraph on the architrave of the ''Porta del Monte'', at the left of the main portal. In 1521, the church was elevated to a collegiate church by Pope Leo X.<ref>{{Cite|Beritelli La Via - Narbone|pp. 162}}.</ref> During the 17th and 18th centuries, it competed with the local church of Santa Maria Maggiore for primacy. In 1817, this church was made cathedral of the town with its own bishop. In 1940, the Cathedral was named a national monument. It was made a minor basilica in 1967.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://nicosia-italia.xoom.it/diocesi_nicosia/la_cattedrale.htm |title=Informazioni sulla cattedrale di Nicosia |accessed=22 May 2014 |dataarchive=22 May 2014 |urlarchive=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522195054/http://nicosia-italia.xoom.it/diocesi_nicosia/la_cattedrale.htm }}</ref> |
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== Description == |
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[[File:Tetto ligneo dipinto.jpg|thumb|Wooden ceiling of nave.]] |
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The church has two main access points. There is a portico with shallow ogival arches facing a Piazza Garibaldi with a fountain. The main portal on the facade has a [[Gothic architecture|Gothic]] and [[Romanesque architecture|Romanesque]] portal, rich with a leafy sculptural decoration. At the base are statues depicting the four cardinal virtues (prudence, strength, justice, and temperance) and above the tympanum are the three theologic virtues: faith, hope and charity.<ref>{{Cite|Gioacchino di Marzo|pp. 50}}.</ref> |
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The first chapel on the right (Chapel of the Redeemer) houses a marble tryptich attributed to [[Antonello Gagini]].<ref>{{Cite|Gioacchino di Marzo|pp. 259 e 260}}.</ref> The second chapel on the right has an altarpiece depicting the ''Martyrdom of St Placidus'' by [[Giuseppe Patania]]. |
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The first chapel on the left (Baptistery) has a font with a bas-relief depicting the ''Original Sin'' (1497-1499) attributed to Antonello Gagini.<ref>{{Cite|Gioacchino di Marzo|pp. 264}}.</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite|Beritelli La Via - Narbone|pp. 163}}.</ref> The ciborium has a relief depicting the Passion of Christ, as well as Saint Peter and Paul.<ref>{{Cite|Gioacchino di Marzo|pp. 66}}.</ref> |
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The right transept has a venerated wooden crucifix and a ''Madonna della Vittoria'' attributed to the school of Gagini, and completed to celebrate the victory at Lepanto. The left transept has a statue of San Nicola di Bari'' by [[Filippo Quattrocchi]], a follower of Gagini. |
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The main altarpiece depicts a ''Resurrection'' by [[Giuseppe Velasco]].<ref name="ReferenceA"/> Dello stesso autore il dipinto raffigurante l<nowiki>'</nowiki>''Adultera''. The sculptures areound the main altar were created by the Li Volsi family, who also made the wooden choir.<ref name="ReferenceGM2">{{Cite|Gioacchino di Marzo|pp. 709 e 710}}.</ref> |
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Among the paintings and sculptures housed in the church are also: |
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*''Madonna delle Grazie''with Saints Rosalia and John the Baptist'' by [[Pietro Novelli]]; |
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*''Assumption of Mary'' by [[Filippo Quattrocchi]]; |
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*''Holy Family'' and ''Immaculate Conception'' by [[Filippo Randazzo]]; |
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*''Resurrection'' e ''Rosary'' by [[Antonio Filingelli]].<ref>{{Cite|Beritelli La Via - Narbone|pp. 258}}.</ref> |
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*''Marble pulpit'' (octagonal) (1556) by [[Giandomenico Gagini]]<ref name="ReferenceC">{{Cite|Gioacchino di Marzo|pp. 453}}.</ref> |
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In the Chapter hall is housed a statue of St Nicolo by [[Filippo Quattrocchi]]; a canvas depicting ''St Eligius'' (1535) by[[Johannes De Matta]]; a ''Martyrdom of St Bartholemew'' by [[Jusepe de Ribera]]; a '' Martyrdom of St Sebastian'' by [[Salvator Rosa]]; and three canvases by Pietro Novelli: a ''Madonna and Child'', ''St John'' and ''St Rosalia''. |
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==Bibliography== |
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* {{Cite book |
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|title = "''I Gagini e la scultura in Sicilia nei secoli XV e XVI; memorie storiche e documenti''" |
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|author = [[Gioacchino di Marzo]] |
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|second author = Conte Antonio Cavagna Sangiuliani di Gualdana Lazelada di Bereguardo |
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|url = https://archive.org/details/igaginielascultu01dima |
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|editor = Stamperia del Giornale di Sicilia |
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|city = Palermo |
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|language = Italian |
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|volume = Volume I e II |
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|cid = Gioacchino di Marzo |
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}} |
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* {{Cite book |
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|title = "''Notizie storiche di Nicosia''" |
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|author = Giuseppe Beritelli La Via, Alessio Narbone |
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|url = https://books.google.it/books?id=D17V_omF2iMC |
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|editor = Stamperia di Giovanni Pedone |
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|city = Palermo, 1852 |
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|language = Italian |
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|volume = |
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|cid = Beritelli La Via - Narbone |
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}} |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 22:11, 17 October 2021
Nicosia Cathedral (Italian: Cattedrale di San Nicolò; Cattedrale or Duomo di Nicosia) is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nicosia, Sicily, and is located in Nicosia, Sicily, Italy. It is dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Bari. The Cathedral preserves a precious and unique wooden roof of 1300.
The church was built in the early 1300s, under the reign of Frederick II of Aragon, and became functional, even if not completed, in 1340.[1]
History
A church at the site, called San Nicolò il Piccolo, is recalled to have been present during the Byzantine and Saracen occupations of Sicily.[2] A larger church, dediated also to Saint Nicola di Bari, was begun by 1302 during the rule of Federico II d'Aragona.[3] It was not completed until 1340. according to an epigraph on the architrave of the Porta del Monte, at the left of the main portal. In 1521, the church was elevated to a collegiate church by Pope Leo X.[4] During the 17th and 18th centuries, it competed with the local church of Santa Maria Maggiore for primacy. In 1817, this church was made cathedral of the town with its own bishop. In 1940, the Cathedral was named a national monument. It was made a minor basilica in 1967.[5]
Description
The church has two main access points. There is a portico with shallow ogival arches facing a Piazza Garibaldi with a fountain. The main portal on the facade has a Gothic and Romanesque portal, rich with a leafy sculptural decoration. At the base are statues depicting the four cardinal virtues (prudence, strength, justice, and temperance) and above the tympanum are the three theologic virtues: faith, hope and charity.[6]
The first chapel on the right (Chapel of the Redeemer) houses a marble tryptich attributed to Antonello Gagini.[7] The second chapel on the right has an altarpiece depicting the Martyrdom of St Placidus by Giuseppe Patania.
The first chapel on the left (Baptistery) has a font with a bas-relief depicting the Original Sin (1497-1499) attributed to Antonello Gagini.[8][9] The ciborium has a relief depicting the Passion of Christ, as well as Saint Peter and Paul.[10]
The right transept has a venerated wooden crucifix and a Madonna della Vittoria attributed to the school of Gagini, and completed to celebrate the victory at Lepanto. The left transept has a statue of San Nicola di Bari by Filippo Quattrocchi, a follower of Gagini.
The main altarpiece depicts a Resurrection by Giuseppe Velasco.[9] Dello stesso autore il dipinto raffigurante l'Adultera. The sculptures areound the main altar were created by the Li Volsi family, who also made the wooden choir.[11]
Among the paintings and sculptures housed in the church are also:
- Madonna delle Graziewith Saints Rosalia and John the Baptist by Pietro Novelli;
- Assumption of Mary by Filippo Quattrocchi;
- Holy Family and Immaculate Conception by Filippo Randazzo;
- Resurrection e Rosary by Antonio Filingelli.[12]
- Marble pulpit (octagonal) (1556) by Giandomenico Gagini[13]
In the Chapter hall is housed a statue of St Nicolo by Filippo Quattrocchi; a canvas depicting St Eligius (1535) byJohannes De Matta; a Martyrdom of St Bartholemew by Jusepe de Ribera; a Martyrdom of St Sebastian by Salvator Rosa; and three canvases by Pietro Novelli: a Madonna and Child, St John and St Rosalia.
Bibliography
- Gioacchino di Marzo. Stamperia del Giornale di Sicilia (ed.). "I Gagini e la scultura in Sicilia nei secoli XV e XVI; memorie storiche e documenti" (in Italian). Vol. Volume I e II.
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References
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External links
- Alessandra Meyer e Francesco Fiscella. "Cattedrale di S. Nicola - Nicosia (EN)". Limen. Retrieved 6 November 2015.