Sant'Antonio Abate, Erice

Church of Sant'Antonio Abate
Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate
The façade and bell gable
38°2′29.159″N12°35′20.299″E / 38.04143306°N 12.58897194°E / 38.04143306; 12.58897194
Location	Erice, Sicily, Italy
Country	Italy
Denomination	Roman Catholic
History
Status	Parish church
Founded	late 12th century
Dedication	Saint Anthony the Abbot
Architecture
Architectural type	Church
Style	Norman

Sant'Antonio Abate (Italian: Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate, literally "Church of Saint Anthony the Abbot") is a Roman Catholic church in the historic centre of Erice, Sicily. It is one of four parish churches in the town, alongside the Chiesa Matrice (Mother Church), San Cataldo and San Giuliano. ^[1]

History

The church stands on the northern spur of Monte Erice near where the Spanish Quarter was later built. It dates to the Norman period in the late 12th century. From the original structure survive the ogival arch at the entrance and the profile of the small bell gable on the façade, which was later reconstructed. The building is a rare example of a two-nave church, a feature it shares with the neighbouring Church of Sant'Orsola. ^[1]

The church underwent restoration works and was reopened in 2015. ^[2]

References

1. Erice la Montagna del Signore, “La Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate”, accessed 21 August 2025, Sant'Antonio Abate – Church of Sant'Antonio Abate
2. Diocesi di Trapani, “Interventi in corso e prossime riaperture – 2015: Riapertura della Chiesa di Sant’Antonio Abate”, accessed 21 August 2025, Diocese of Trapani

External links

• La Chiesa di Sant’Antonio Abate on Erice la Montagna del Signore (in Italian)