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The Church of St Audoin (Italian: Chiesa di Sant'Adoeno) is an 11th-century church in Bisceglie, Apulia, in Italy.[1] The church is named for the Frankish bishop and saint Audoin.
Church of St Audoin | |
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Chiesa di Sant'Adoeno | |
Religion | |
Affiliation | Catholicism |
Region | Apulia |
Rite | Roman |
Location | |
Location | Bisceglie |
Country | Italy |
Architecture | |
Style | Romanesque |
Completed | 11th century |
The church was built in 1074, and dedicated to the Virgin Mary, to John the Apostle, and to Audoin. Reportedly, the church was built by Normans--hence the dedication to Audoin, a bishop from Rouen.
References
edit- ^ VV, AA. Vol. 02 - Raccolta Rassegna Storica dei Comuni - Anno 1970 (in Italian). Istituto di Studi Atellani. pp. 89–90.