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 Oratorio di San Sebastiano dei Bini - Florence, Italy Posted by:  razalas
N 43° 45.872 E 011° 14.819
32T E 680862 N 4848174
The oratory of Santo Spirito was built in 1287 and is located in the city of Florence.
Waymark Code: WMK963
Location: Toscana, Italy
Date Posted: 03/03/2014
Views: 2
The sign reads: quote:
"The oratory was built in the late 13th century to receive, together with its attached hospital, wayfaring pilgrims, and was presided over by various members of the Bini family, most notably by Bernardo di Piero Binim who enlarged and enriched it. The façade and the interior date from 1490, and the choir from 1525. It housed the Congregation of Abandoned Lasses (1567), and then in 1594 the congregation od Cristian Doctrine, organised by the Blessed Ippolito Galantini. This later congregation afterwards moved to Via del Palazzuolo, where it wasknown as the "Vanchetoni" or Silent ones. In 1632 the oratory became the first headquarters of the Orther of St Philip Neri, and in 1774 it became a hospice."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1287
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Catholic
Street address of Church:
Florence, Italy
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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