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The
name of San Giovanni Rotondo is linked to Saint Pio that lived all
his religious life in the Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Giovanni Paolo II Pope proclaimed him Saint in 2002.
To Saint Pio from Pietrelcina is due the building of the near Hospital
Home Relief of Sufferance, one of the most important in Italy.
Other Buildings inspired to Saint Pio are: the monumental Via Crucis,
designed by Francesco Messina, the bronze statue realized by Pericle
Fazzini situated in a famous square of the town, and the Church of
Saint Pio designed by Renzo Piano and enriched by Vangi, Pomodoro
and Paladino.
Links
www.conventopadrepio.com
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