The Mysterious Cross of Chioggia’s San Domenico Church
The Venetian town of Chioggia is an ideal stop for river cruises; Italy has many religious relics to share but few as mysterious as the ‘Fisherman’s Christ’.
(firmenpresse) - The Venetian lagoon with its scattering of idyllic islands, each with their own secrets and histories to share, makes an ideal stop off on some of the best Po River cruises. Italy is rightfully proud of the region
The tiny island of Chioggia, in the southern end of the lagoon, is no exception. Traditionally an island of fishermen, fishing is still a major part of the tiny port
In fact, Chioggia is sometimes referred to as artworks.
The Church of San Domenico
Originally the island of Chioggia belonged to the Benedictine monks but in the thirteenth century it passed to the Dominicans who built a cloisters on the site. Damaged in the subsequent centuries, it was rebuilt in 1745 by Pietro Pelli, with only the Romanesque bell tour remaining from the earlier structure.
Having survived the centuries (and occupation by the forces of Napolean), Pelli
The Legend of the Fisherman
One of the most beguiling sites in the church is the figure of Christ on the Cross. Known locally as
There are several theories as to where the Christ figure started life, and each has its own merits. Local restorers who worked on the cross in 2004 date the icon from some time in the fourteenth or fifteenth centuries. They believe that it was probably the work of an artist from Strasbourg.
Local folklore, however, maintains that it was made by Nicodemus, one of Christ
Whatever the truth, the history and stories of the Fishermanting culture.
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Paul Newman is the Marketing and E-Systems Executive for European Waterways, the UK''s most respected provider of all-inclusive, luxury river cruises and barge holidays throughout Europe. If you''re looking for the most exciting and relaxing river cruises, Italy is an ideal choice. Part of a team of experienced barging aficionados, Paul is first in line to endorse the perks of a slow-paced barge cruise to anyone looking for a unique holiday experience.
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