Oratory of Santa Eurosia and Irene

Cison di Valmarino

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L'oratorio di Santa Eurosia ed Irene

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The church was commissioned by Count Brancolino Brandolini and construction was started in 1764 with the permission of the bishop of Ceneda Lorenzo Da Ponte. Inside is a painting by Egidio Dall'Oglio or perhaps the son Bartolomeo, depicting Saints Eurosia, Irene and Francesco di Paola.

The cult of Santa Eurosia, whose feast falls on June 25 spread in our area during the eighteenth century: it became dear to the local population due to its particular function as protector of the harvest and crops, were addressed to her prayers so that they would preserve from the weather, such as drought, frost, hail ...
 

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