Basilica of St. Benedict destroyed in earthquake
Amatrice, Italy, Oct 30, 2016 / 08:56 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A large earthquake struck the central Italian town of Norcia this morning, leveling the Basilica of St. Benedict and several other buildings in the town.
The earthquake, which occurred around 7:40 a.m. local time, had a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale, making it larger than the 6.2-magnitude quake which hit near the towns of Norcia and Amatrice on Aug. 24.
The Basilica of St. Benedict, built between 1290 and 1338 was located on what is traditionally held as the birthplace of St. Benedict and his twin sister, St. Scholastica. A bell tower built in the 14th century was damaged in an earthquake in 1703 and replaced by a smaller tower. The church had undergone a complete renovation in the 18th century, and contained many valuable paintings and frescos.
Born in Norcia to upper-class parents during the year 480, St. Benedict became the founder of the Benedictine rule and is known as the “Father of Western Monasticism.” He is also one of the co-patron saints of Europe.
The Benedictine Monks of Norcia, the caretakers of the Basilica, reported on Twitter that the monks were safe and were searching for those who may be in need of last rites, but the Basilica was destroyed.
The Basilica of St. Benedict is destroyed, flattened by most recent earthquake. #Terremoto pic.twitter.com/GQDl64LhFn
— The Monks of Norcia (@monksofnorcia) October 30, 2016
Several injuries but no fatalities have been reported thus far, as many locals including the monks were evacuated from the town after previous earthquakes in August and October.
The aftershocks of the earthquake were felt in the capital of Rome and as far north as Venice.
STONG aftershock in Rome just now! This is my apt a few moments ago:#terremoto #earthquake pic.twitter.com/DPi9GnvIOX
— Mary Shovlain (@maryshovlain) October 30, 2016 Pope Francis prayed for all those affected by the earthquake after his Angelus address Sunday morning, asking the Blessed Virgin Mary to watch over the victims.
Source: http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/basilica-of-st-benedict-destroyed-in-earthquake-58730/
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