The places of worship of the martyrs of Catania between history, topography, politics and religion (4th-6th century A.D.)

Keywords: Agatha, Euplius, churchs, early Christianity

Abstract

The Roman colony of Catania experienced a period of great splendour from the 3rd century AD, thanks in part to the important Christian community that gave birth to the martyrs Agatha and Euplius.

Despite the fame of these two saints, which soon went beyond the borders of the island, there is still a great deal of uncertainty about the buildings dedicated to their cult and erected in the city.

Through a reinterpretation of contemporary epigraphs (4th-5th centuries), archaeological finds and medieval and modern written testimonies, this paper aims to offer a picture of the historical-topographical development of Christianity in the city of Catania, with a particular focus on the places of worship: the podium building, now incorporated into the church of Sant’Agata al Carcere, the trichora and the large basilica in via Dottor Consoli are thus contextualised in the historical period in which they were built.

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Published
2024-11-28
How to Cite
Soraci C. (2024). The places of worship of the martyrs of Catania between history, topography, politics and religion (4th-6th century A.D.). Gerión. Revista de Historia Antigua, 42(2), 469-494. https://doi.org/10.5209/geri.96292