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The church of San Pietro da Verona in Santa Anastasia, [1] [2] better known as the basilica of Santa Anastasia, is an important Catholic place of worship that stands in the heart of the historic center of Verona; it is located at the end of the decumanus maximus of the city in Roman times, near the point where the wide meander of the Adige river is crossed by the Ponte Pietra, where the two ...
Under the main altar is said to be sheltered the relics of the titular saint. The main altarpiece behind the altar depicts a Nativity by Lazzaro Baldi. The altar at the base houses a statue of Saint Anastasia by Ercole Ferrata. The recumbent sculpture of the dying saint, laid atop a flaming pyre, was influenced by Bernini's Beata Ludovica ...
The St. Anastasia complex, with the basilica of the same name on the right and the church of St. Peter Martyr on the left, two of the most important examples of Veronese Gothic architecture; note the extensive use of terracotta and tall windows, as well as small arches under eaves, spires and pinnacles as decorative elements
The Pellegrini Chapel is located in the apse area of the basilica of Santa Anastasia in Verona, along the right transept; it is the first to the right of the Maggiore Chapel. The chapel contains what is considered Pisanello's masterpiece, the Saint George and the Princess, a fresco on the outer wall above the entrance arch.
Basilica of Santa Anastasia Basilica of St. Anastasia The basilica of Santa Anastasia, which retains the name of a pre-existing church from the Lombard era dedicated to the fourth-century martyr Anastasia of Sirmium, is a masterful example of Italian Gothic architecture.
Saint Anastasia or Santa Anastasia may refer to one of several saints named Anastasia. Otherwise it may refer to: Basilica di Sant'Anastasia al Palatino, basilica and titular church for cardinal-priests in Rome, Italy; Cathedral of St. Anastasia (Zadar Cathedral), cathedral in Zadar, Croatia; Sant'Anastasia, Verona, church in Verona, Italy
The Basilica of Saint John the Baptist will celebrate its 200th anniversary on Sunday. Canton's first Catholic Church is also one of the oldest parishes in Northeast Ohio. Rev. David Misbrener ...
Saint Anastasia (died December 25, 304 AD) is a Christian saint and martyr who died at Sirmium in the Roman province of Pannonia Secunda (modern Serbia). [2] In the Eastern Orthodox Church, she is venerated as St. Anastasia the Pharmakolytria, i.e. "Deliverer from Potions" (Ἁγία Ἀναστασία ἡ Φαρμακολύτρια). [3]