S. Caterina
Community ID:
2656
Town:
Montone
Diocese:
Città di Castello
Medieval Location:
built at the side of castle Montone. When war was imminent, the nuns retired to within the castle walls. Also located close to the church of S. Fedele.
Date Founded:
1220
Religious Order:
Benedictine (needs verification)
Foundation Information:
Founded by Caterina, a Roman matron.
Priveleges & Papal Exemptions:
On August 30, 1228, Gregory IX gave the community a grant of immunity. It was also specified that the community had to pay the bishop one-half pound of wax annually.
Incorporated Communities:
S. Spirito in the early 19th century (Possible that nuns moved to the other community -- needs verification). In 1827, Montone obtained the return of the nuns, but the monastery was occupied by the Marquis Bufalini. The city built an oratory which was more suitable for the nuns.
Architecture & Archaeology:
The monastery was divided from the church of S. Fedele by the great arch on the street.
Secondary Sources:
Memorie ecclesiastiche e civili di Città di Castello, vol 5, pp. 99-100, xxxiv
Contributors:
Suzanne Wemple-Kinder
Date Started:
1220
Length:
737
