S. Maria in Petrochia
Community ID:
426
Alternate Names:
S. Maria in Petrocio / S. Maria in Petrochia
Town:
Rome
Diocese:
Rome
Region:
LZ
Medieval Location:
on southern slope of Campidoglio, near the church of S. Omobono
Modern Location:
Rome
Dedication:
Virgin Mary
Date Founded:
1350-1400 (circa)
Date Terminated:
1400 or later
Religious Order:
Benedictine
Foundation Information:
Maria de Papareschi & Egidia de Scotti, two Roman ladies, founded the community with the aid of the abbot of S. Gregorio al Celio
Patrons/Benefactors:
Abbot of S. Gregorio al Celio (Camaldolese), donated the church of S. Maria to found the community, which was confirmed by Pope Gregory IX (see "early documents")
Early Documents:
1303-1304: Papal bull of Benedict XI
Published Primary Sources:
Contributors:
Suzanne Wemple-Kinder
Date Started:
1350
Date Finished:
1400
Length:
373
