Our Lady of Victory

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Our Lady of Victory

Our Lady of Victory is a Roman Catholic titular church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was begun in 1605 as a chapel dedicated to Saint Paul for the Discalced Carmelites.

The church is known for the masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the Cornaro Chapel, the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa.
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The masterpiece in the Cornaro Chapel, to the left of the altar, is Ecstasy of St. Teresa by Scipione's favored sculptor, Bernini. The statues depict a moment as described by Saint Teresa of Avila in her autobiography, where she had the vivid vision of a Seraph piercing her heart with a golden shaft, causing her both immense joy and pain. The flowing robes and contorted posture abandon classical restraint and repose to depict a more passionate, almost voluptuous trance ( read more )

Our Lady of Victory address   (   Show map )

Via 20 Settembre, 17. Rome.Lazio. Italy.

How to get to Our Lady of Victory ?

Subway: Repubblica - Teatro dell'Opera

Our Lady of Victory schedule

Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:30 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:30 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:30 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:30 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:30 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:30 – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 3:30 – 6:00 PM

How to contact ?

  +39 06 4274 0571

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