San Nicola da Tolentino
agli Orti di Sallustiano

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Church of San Nicola da Tolentino agli Orti di Sallustiano, Rome
San Nicola da Tolentino agli Orti di Sallustiano
The 17th century church of San Nicola da Tolentino agli Orti di Sallustiano (St Nicholas of Tolentino at the Gardens of Sallust) is dedicated to St Nicholas of Tolentino, a 13th century Augustinian friar. 

St Nicholas of Tolentino (c. 1246-1305) is known as the patron of Holy Souls and is particularly invoked as an advocate for the souls in Purgatory. He was canonised by Pope Eugenius IV (r. 1431-47) on June 6th 1446. His feast day is September 10th. 
The high altar is by Alessandro Algardi. ​
Statuary Group by Ercole Ferrata and Domenico Guidi, church of San Nicolo da Tolentino, Rome
Statuary Group
The altarpiece is by two sculptors; the Virgin and Child, St Augustine and St Monica are by Ercole Ferrata, while St Nicholas is by Domenico Guidi.  The bas-relief panel in the pediment depicts The Eternal Father by Ferrata. 
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