Santa Maria del Pianto
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| Santa Maria del Pianto | |
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| English name: | Our Lady of Grief |
| Dedication: | Blessed Virgin Mary |
| Denomination: | Roman Catholic |
| Titular church | No |
| National church: | No |
| Built: | 1616 |
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| Address: | 20 Via Santa Maria dei Calderari |
Santa Maria del Pianto is a church dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It was built in 1616 to house a miraculous image of the Madonna.
The façade remains unfinished.
The Madonna venerated in the church, which is placed at the high altar, is said to have wept at the sight of a murder in the street.
A popular contest was staged here during the Counter-Reformation. Boys from various parishes took part in a catechism competition, and the winner was declared an "emperor of Christian doctrine". He was carried in triumph before the Holy Father, from whom he could request a favour.
