(St. Rocco’s Church)
The ancient church did not have
reliable information; it was demolished in 1952 because
it was unsafe and the ancient wooden
statue of San Rocco was transferred to the Church of St. Mary.
Probably arose for protection against the plague of
cattle, pigs and
sheep, and against anthrax,
called "malignant mbolla" ie fistula
and malignant cholera
in 1700.
In 1972, performing the work came to light a stone plaque. The Latin
inscription reminds to erect a
new altar dedicated to St. Rocco, built in
1787 with the popular will.
The stone is preserved
by a private individual. "This
destroyed altar," says the inscription "
was restored by the charity of the people and dedicated to St. Rocco, AD
1787".
This inscription was to
push for the reconstruction of the church of San
Rocco.
St. Rocco is venerated
patron of Castelluccio. It is celebrated with religious
and civil solemnity August 16.
