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When natural disasters struck Naples, Catholics built a church dedicated to remembering the souls that perished and who were in Purgatory.
Early November heralds two significant dates for the Catholic Church — November 1, All Saints’ Day, and November 2, All Souls’ Day. The feast of All Saints celebrates disciples of the church who are with God in heaven. All Souls’ Day is a day of prayer and remembrance to commemorate the faithful in Purgatory waiting to attain heaven. For one church in Naples, All Souls’ Day has a particularly strong resonance.
The Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio in Naples is both a church and a museum. It provides historical insights into Neapolitan culture through faith, life, and death.
The 17th century was a disastrous period for Italy’s third-largest city.
Continued below.
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Early November heralds two significant dates for the Catholic Church — November 1, All Saints’ Day, and November 2, All Souls’ Day. The feast of All Saints celebrates disciples of the church who are with God in heaven. All Souls’ Day is a day of prayer and remembrance to commemorate the faithful in Purgatory waiting to attain heaven. For one church in Naples, All Souls’ Day has a particularly strong resonance.
The Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio in Naples is both a church and a museum. It provides historical insights into Neapolitan culture through faith, life, and death.
The 17th century was a disastrous period for Italy’s third-largest city.
Continued below.
A Naples church cares for the forgotten souls in Purgatory
When natural disasters struck Naples, Catholics built a church dedicated to remembering the souls that perished and who were in Purgatory.
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