On these pages, you will find the history of the church of the Annunziata, information about the artworks it houses, hagiographic references, and small curiosities.
The Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii
The Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii is just a few kilometers from our parish and our homes, a familiar place for all of us….
The Sacristy: a wooden “jewel”
A jewel within a jewel is the beautiful wooden sacristy, crafted in 1712 by master woodworker Francesco Saviotto, based on a design by the acclaimed Domenico Vinaccia. It is a…
Totus Tuus
This Latin expression, meaning “completely yours,” immediately brings to mind Saint John Paul II, who adopted it as his apostolic motto to express his total devotion to the Virgin Mary.Our…
A second Annunciation
The splendor of the apse in our Church of the Annunziata is the focal point for anyone entering, but the scene of the angel’s announcement to Mary is not depicted…
Giuseppe Avallone’s Via Crucis
Among the several works in our church, some bear the signature of two important Salerno painters, Giuseppe and Pasquale Avallone. In this photo gallery you can see the Via Crucis…
The History of the Church of the Annunziata
The history of our church runs parallel to that of the nearby Hospital of San Giovanni di Dio, founded in 1183 by the chancellor of the Kingdom, Matteo D’Aiello. He…