Padre Filippini, Verona

The church of Padri Filippini, also known as the Church of the Filippini, is a Neoclassical style, Roman Catholic church in Verona, which like the older and neighboring church of San Fermo Maggiore is dedicated to the saints Fermo and Rustico.

Church of the Padri Filippini
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
Location
LocationVia Filippini, Verona, Veneto, Italy
Geographic coordinates
Architecture
Architect(s)Andrea Camerata
TypeChurch
StyleNeoclassic
Groundbreaking1759
Completed1791

History

Finding the older church of San Fermo Minore too narrow and cramped, the Oratorians in 1746 decided to replace it with this larger structure using plans by Andrea Camerata. The adjacent oratory was designed by Adriano Cristofali.[1] Construction of the church was completed in 1791. The neoclassical church was decorated with works transferred from the San Fermo Minore, when that church was destroyed.[2]

The present Filippini church was heavily damaged during the Second World War, and subsequently rebuilt. The belltower contains a ring of 6 bells in G, cast in 1931 and rung with the Veronese bellringing art.

References
  1. Compendio della storia sacra e profana di Verona by G. Venturi, page 164.
  2. History of Oratorians in Verona.
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