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The Grotto of Santa Rosalia, Palermo - from a drawing by the Rev. S.C. Malan, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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The Grotto of Santa Rosalia, Palermo - from a drawing by the Rev. S.C. Malan, 1860. Creator: Unknown
The Grotto of Santa Rosalia, Palermo - from a drawing by the Rev. S.C. Malan, 1860. The Convent and Grotto of Santa Rosalia are situated near the summit of Monte Pellegrino. So great is the veneration in which this saint is held by the inhabitants of Palermo that, at all hours, pilgrims and devotees are to be seen ascending the steep road of La Scala, which leads to the rocky shrine...The history of Santa Rosalia is connected with the history of Palermo. The sanctity of her character has been the subject of the most romantic legends. It is said that her saintly influence has more than once mitigated the horrors of the plague in the city which she has deigned to protect. The fete held in her honour is one of the most magnificent of the Roman Catholic Church. Her supposed remains are borne through the city in a coffin of silver...In the evening of this remarkable festival Palermo and its beautiful bay are bright with illuminations. The sacred remains of Santa Rosalia have been borne again to the convent, and, during the remainder of the year, they are deposited in the rocky shrine which forms the subject of our Illustration'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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The Grotto of Santa Rosalia, located on the summit of Monte Pellegrino in Palermo, Italy, is a place of profound devotion and pilgrimage for the local population. This enchanting drawing by the Reverend S.C. Malan, created in 1860, captures the beauty and serenity of the convent and grotto that houses the venerated saint. Santa Rosalia, the patron saint of Palermo, is believed to have played a significant role in the city's history. Her saintly character has been the subject of many romantic legends, and her intercession is said to have mitigated the horrors of the plague that once ravaged the city. The annual festival in her honor is one of the most magnificent in the Roman Catholic Church. The drawing depicts the steep road of La Scala, which leads to the rocky shrine, with pilgrims and devotees making their way up to pay their respects. The convent and grotto are nestled among the rugged terrain, offering a stark contrast to the lush greenery and vibrant colors of the surrounding landscape. The history of Santa Rosalia is deeply intertwined with the history of Palermo. Her relics are borne through the city in a silver coffin during the festival, and during the rest of the year, they are kept in the rocky shrine depicted in the illustration. The evening of the festival is marked by illuminations that brighten the city and the beautiful bay, making for a truly spectacular sight. This drawing offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and deep-rooted devotion of the people of Palermo to their beloved patron saint, Santa Rosalia.
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