Statua del Padre Santo
Statua del Padre Santo stands at the threshold between a church stairway and its chapel in Italy. A small landing carries the former monument called «da palanca». The figure once stood there before moving inside, where an octagonal chapel sits slightly back beneath a dome. White walls and dark wooden altars frame the quiet interior.
Max Forni created the central memorial and the small temple sheltering the saint’s remains. An elevated urn rises above the altar. Four angels support it, while corner figures represent Faith, Hope, Patience and Chastity. Three bronze low-reliefs show the Padre Santo speaking with the people. A niche on the right holds F. Bringiotti’s later statue from 1939.
The chapel also opens onto a small museum and a gallery of ex-votos. Those offerings connect the memorial with everyday acts of devotion. Look closely at the tiny figures around the urn, where four virtues stand beside the saint.
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