Santa Rita da Cascia
alle Vergini

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Santa Rita da Cascia alle Vergini

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The 17th century church of Santa Rita da Cascia alle Vergini, is dedicated to St Rita of Cascia, the patron saint of lost causes. 

​St Rita (1381-1457) was canonised by Pope Leo XIII (r. 1878-1903) on May 24th, 1900. Her feast day is celebrated on May 22nd.  

Apse

The richly decorated interior is on the plan of a Greek cross, with a central dome.  The stucco-work is by Filippo Carcani. 

The design of the altar is attributed to Mattia De Rossi. The altarpiece depicts The Death of St Rita (1911). The statues of St Joseph and St Augustine are by Filippo Carcani. 

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