{"id":308380,"date":"2024-08-09T19:27:15","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T17:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/what-to-see\/the-mother-church-of-the-santissimo-salvatore-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:08:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T09:08:12","slug":"faeto-mother-church-of-the-santissimo-salvatore","status":"publish","type":"what-to-see","link":"https:\/\/www.e-borghi.com\/en\/what-to-see\/faeto-mother-church-of-the-santissimo-salvatore\/","title":{"rendered":"Mother Church of the Santissimo Salvatore"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Mother Church of the Santissimo Salvatore in Faeto<\/strong><\/a> is one of the village\u2019s most important religious buildings, not only for its artistic value, but also for the historical and cultural role it has played over the centuries.<\/p>\n

Built around 1570 at the behest of Pope Pius V, the church was constructed in a particular context: that of the Counter-Reformation, with the aim of countering the spread of Protestantism in a region where there was a Waldensian community of French origin.<\/p>\n

The building was constructed using materials from the ancient castle and the Benedictine monastery of the Santissimo Salvatore, both of which no longer exist, thus creating a strong link between the new church and the village\u2019s pre-existing historic structures.<\/p>\n

The imposing facade, built of grey stone, follows the canons of the Renaissance style, featuring an elegant double order of Ionic and Corinthian columns. Its current appearance dates back to 1883, when it was rebuilt following major renovation works.<\/p>\n

The interior features a three-nave basilica layout, the result of a series of alterations and renovations carried out over time, particularly during the 19th century. The naves are adorned with niches containing statues of saints, including Saint Leonard and Saint Anthony, whilst the two main chapels are dedicated to Our Lady of the Ears of Corn and Our Lady of Sorrows. The latter houses the relics of Saint Prospero the Martyr, patron saint of the village, donated in 1866.<\/p>\n

The dome preceding the apse is particularly striking, decorated with figures of the Four Evangelists painted by Leonardo Scarinzi. Near the high altar, one can admire the statues of the Most Holy Saviour, Our Lady of the Ear of Corn and Saint Prospero himself.<\/p>\n

The church also houses a precious collection of sacred vestments, bearing witness to the liturgical richness and devotion of the community over the centuries. The complex is completed by a bell tower built in the mid-19th century and various architectural elements reused from older buildings in the village.<\/p>\n

Over time, the building has endured difficult periods, including collapses, reconstructions and restorations, until the consolidation works of 1983 ensured its stability.<\/p>\n

Today, the Mother Church of the Santissimo Salvatore represents the spiritual heart of Faeto, a place where history, faith and local identity intertwine, recounting the story of a community that is unique also for its linguistic and cultural traditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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