The Sanctuary

Paolo VI

The History

  The Sanctuary is to be found on the main floor besides  the cappella constructed to commemorate Holy Pope Celestine V.

  This was constructed next to the original cell where he was imprisoned and died.

  Inside the cappella is a case containing nearly 100 relics of which: A tooth and a piece of Celestines’ heat, a piece of the Cross of Christ, relics from S. Francesco d’Assisi and S. Peter Apostle, S. Paul all donated by Popes and Cardinals during the centuries.

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Il Santuario di Celestino V

  The original prison cell was hidden between two towers on the main floor where  Celestine could be well guarded. The later added cappella was the area where Celestines’ keepers would have been near him during his 10 month imprisonment. Many pilgrims come today to say their prayers on this spot. An amazing cell destined for Celestine. Just 3 meters long and 1m wide and 2.5m high. It was known that he never complained about the limited space in which he was confined to and could say Mass.

  Above the altar inside the cell there is an image of the Saint in marble with a crown on his head.. To the left of the altar a small bricked window where the legend tells of his visits by an angel who bought him food and comforted him. Inside the cappella there are four emblems that carry the written story of his life and the Longhis’.

  The most important of which is above the door telling of the cross of fire that appeared on that spot. In the cappella on the altar is an image in bas relief from the XVIII C of him. Of importance is the cross given to the family by Pope Paul VI as a memory of his visit (1st Settember 1966.) made by the sculptor Manfrini. On the 19th May 1996 Pope John Paul II for the occasion of Celestines’ 700th Anniversary decide to give  ‘L’indulgenza Plenari Perpetua’ (Jubilee) to the site and is remembered on the 29th of August each year. (the Coronation of Celestine).

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