Church of San Michele Arcangelo in Sinagra

The church, built between the mid and late nineteenth century on a pre-existing religious building, was dedicated to San Michele Arcangelo becoming the Mother Church of Sinagra. It was a necessary intervention to rebuild the church of San Michele Arcangelo in Sinagra as the previously existing one, built at the beginning of the XNUMXth century, was destroyed due to a terrible flood. The aesthetics of the church were modified through painting and the addition of many decorations with stucco and marble, as remembered by a plaque located on the entrance door.

Architecture and works of art present in the Mother Church of San Michele Arcangelo in Sinagra

The style of the church of San Michele Arcangelo in Sinagra could only reflect the architectural canons of the XNUMXth century. The building has asingle nave and Latin cross plant, embellished with columns made in Doric style. There have been many partial renovations which have occurred due to various damages but this has not prevented its beauty from being highlighted. A marble triptych by Gagini from Palermo dating back to the mid-sixteenth century, depicting the Madonna della Catena, San Michele Arcangelo and San Giovanni Evangelista is decidedly valuable. On the right, there is a small statue representing the Eternal Father blessing while holding the terrestrial globe with one hand and the sacred triangle is highlighted on his head.

The marble statue of the Madonna della Nativity is also interesting, as is the one depicting the Patron saint of Sinagra, San Leone Bishop made of wood.

Inside the church, neoclassical stucco work with a clear Bronte imprint and other wooden and sculptural works that were saved from various calamities and transferred to this church do not go unnoticed.

Even those who are unfamiliar with works of art will be able to admire a bas-relief with the Apostles, an eighteenth-century wooden crucifix and the statue of the Immaculate Madonna sculpted in baroque style.

Also very beautiful is a German canvas depicting the Stations of the Cross indicated in different languages.
In the entrance hall of the church of San Michele Arcangelo in Sinagra there is a niche inside which is placed the statue of San Nicola di Bari which was also the name that the previous church had before being damaged and replaced by this one.

What is possible to do in the surroundings of the Mother Church of San Michele Arcangelo in Sinagra

Sinagra is a wedding favor worthy of a detailed visit. For this we suggest the following itinerary. Starting from Church of the Addolorata, a small church built in the mid-nineteenth century with the aim of collecting works of art and furnishings from various churches that suffered damage from various floods.

Positioned on a rocky promontory from which the village is dominated, there are the remains of a castle not very large and was inhabited by several noble families such as the Branciforti, the Joppolo, the Ventimiglia etc. It is recognised Torre having a clock, a large part of its perimeter walls and a courtyard. The building was also completed by Church of Sant'Antonio of Norman origin and characterized by a severe architecture which included carved stone edges on the outside. Nowadays the rotunda and courtyards that frame the Castle are the ideal meeting place for lovers but also for lovers of the Fine Arts as it is used as a location for many cultural and recreational events.

In the neighbor Mezzagosto district the ruins of what once was there rise up Church of Santa Maria inside which you can see a singular Byzantine style sarcophagus.
Weather permitting, you can also add La as a destination Cave of Blessed Diego which is located under the Castle and also the Salleo Palace, built in the middle of the XNUMXth century and now belonging to the Municipality which has brought it back to its ancient splendor.

How is it possible to get to the Mother Church of San Michele Arcangelo in Sinagra

By car:: from Messina take the A20/E90 to Brolo and continue on the SS112 and SP146 bis to Sinagra.