San Clemente Abbey

The abbey church of San Clemente a Casauria located in the municipality of Castiglione a Casauria (Province of Pescara) in Abruzzo in Italy.

Abbey of San Clemente a Casauria

The monastery was founded by Ludwig II of gratitude after his release from captivity in Lombard 871. On May 27, 872 the relics of St. Clement were brought to the monastery. In the years 910 and 911, the monastery was destroyed in an attack by Saracens and 916 built with an attachment again. In 1076 it was destroyed again in a Norman invasion. This church is one of the most famous architectural monuments of the whole Abruzzo. Nevertheless, it is not easy to find for visitors. Was built the original church 1176 - 1182 Stylistically it belongs to the transition period between Romanesque and Gothic.. The church has one of the oldest lobbies throughout Italy. The building material is travertine.

Here at this point probably was once an ancient temple, "casa aurea " called - because of the precious material that was used. We are extremely well informed, as the "Brother John Berardus " wrote the Chronicle of S. Clemente in conjunction with a " Master Rusticus " on the origins of the Church.

1348 there was a severe earthquake. Only the church was rebuilt, not the rest of the building. A restoration of the church took place in the 20s of the 20th century.

Bronze portal

It dates from the late 12th century, the two-piece bronze door is unique in its kind in the whole Abruzzo. Originally it consisted of six representations of twelve series - composed on a square base. However, it was since its origin heavily damaged mainly by thieves, and numerous plates had to be replaced by wooden copies. In addition to the decorative forms, the fields show especially those forts, which formerly depended on Casauria.

Pulpit

Manufactured 1176-1181. The lectern is decorated with the representation of the symbols of the Evangelists John and Mark. The other two Evangelists must have been represented at the lectern on the opposite side originally.

Paschal candle

Created in the late 13th century. The Easter candle was consecrated on the Saturday before Easter, issued on a magnificent candelabra and lit at important trade fairs during the Easter season. This chandelier was originally a whole - in addition to the Easter candle - twelve candles are housed.

The ciborium dates from the 14th century.

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