Church of the Rosary

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The Church of the Rosary, built in 1628 on the initiative of the homonymous Confraternity, stands in the center of San Cataldo with its carved limestone façade and curvilinear pediment portal.

Chiesa del Rosario

Inside, the single nave is marked by pillars of local granite, while a barrel vault painted in the 18th century by Palermo artists depicts the Litanies of the Rosary and allegorical figures of Faith, Hope, and Charity. On the main altar, made of polychrome marbles from Taormina, there is a wooden-silver statue of Our Lady of the Rosary, decorated with gems and votive offerings that recall graces received during epidemics and droughts. The side chapels, each dedicated to a Mystery of the Rosary, house 18th-century altarpieces and stucco sculptures representing the Fathers of the Church. During the month of October, every evening, the faithful gather in procession to recite the Rosary outdoors, illuminated by torches that create twilight atmospheres along the ancient streets.

In 2015, a conservation restoration consolidated the masonry structures, restored the frescoes, and enhanced the organ heritage: the pipe organ of 1742, recently restored, now accompanies solemn functions and sacred music concerts. Visiting it means immersing oneself in a story of popular devotion, Baroque art, and centuries-old traditions, discovering a place where every detail, from liturgical furnishings to inlaid marbles, tells the religious and social history of the community.

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