Church of San Filippo d'Agira in Limina

Limina, Metropolitan City of Messina, south-eastern Sicily: the small and charming village at 550 meters above sea level is located on Paloritani Mountains and despite its size, it contains several gems like a casket: one of these is the Church of San Filippo d'Agira in Limina, located on a hill in the northern area of ​​the country.

The Church is ancient, as is the terrace it overlooks: inside is the statue of San Filippo, characterized above all by the intensity of the eyes, which were once made of glass.

At the Church of San Filippo d'Agira in Limina, numerous events take place every year celebrations in honor of the saint: in addition to the days of May, the Octave in the month of August is famous when the whole town gathers in the ceremony for San Filippo.

Currently the Church is open to the faithful and visitors every day.

The architecture of the Church of San Filippo d'Agira a Limina and works that can be admired there

Collected, proportionate and perfectly centered on the side of the terrace that looks towards the mountains, the Church of San Filippo d'Agira is small and beautiful. In pastel colors and framed in white marble, the Church is divided into a central body, flanked by the Bell tower.

The main elevation is divided into two orders. The first order, with the portal which is accessed by a staircase, has a low stone cladding, from which the side columns in relief that frame the facade depart.
The door with a pointed arch has a double entrance door, while in the upper order there are two mullioned windows with a pointed arch framed in white marble.

The structure is dominated by the tympanum and flanked by the bell tower, on which there are single lancet windows.

Entering the Church it is possible to admire the statue of San Filippo d'Agira. The Saint, represented in the blessing gesture, carries the Gospel in his hand and has dark colored limbs and face, to represent the signs of his fight against the evil one.

What to do in the Church of San Filippo d'Agira in Limina and in the surrounding area

When you visit the Church of San Filippo d'Agira, you can gather in prayer and admire the artistic beauties of the Parish. Going to the center, you can discover all the most beautiful views of the country and attractions such as the Mother Church dedicated to San Sebastiano Martire, where you can admire many statues, in addition to that of Gagini which portrays the Santissima Annunziata; moreover, you will find sacred canvases and silver reliquaries, together with other sacred furnishings. Even the Madonna delle Preci is co-patron of the town with San Sebastiano. The is dedicated to her Church of Santa Maria delle Preci, where we advise you to stop.

Limina is located in the Agrò Valley. Moving away a little from the village, you will reach the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Rocca of Taormina about 30km; with journeys of equal length you will also arrive at Letojanni beach, famous for the pebbles that give the water a unique and elegant transparency Mazzeo beach, both overlooking the Ionian Sea, unbeatable destinations if you want to sunbathe or swim.
Among the attractions of the area, you can easily reach the Palazzo Corvaja and the Saracen Castle in Taormina or the Church of San Nicolo in Savoca.

An important moment even on holiday is when you sit down at the table: in Limina you can taste the products and typical dishes of Messina. Beans with mint and prickly pears in Marsala, risotto alla marinara, spaghetti with lobster and sweet and sour pumpkin, will be the flavors of your vacation in Sicily.

How to get to the Church of San Filippo d'Agira in Limina

Limina, in the Metropolitan City of Messina, can be easily reached in driving feel e on the train. From the A18 Messina-Catania, travelers arriving by car can take the exit for Taormina (8 km from the centre) while from Santa Teresa di Riva station, travelers can take buses or shuttles to get to the centre.