Chiesa della Compagnia Santa Croce a Farnetella Sinalunga

The church, dates back to the XVIth century. It’s been considerably restored in 1861 by the fellow members; it was born as a fraternity for humanitarian aid, funerals for the deceased and spiritual benefits through suffrages. Its work still continues nowadays, even if with a way of doing and with rituals, more suitable to modern times. Its present fellow members are called Brothers and Sisters. The one nave interior is made up of a small Major Altar and of a small choir behind it. To the left, there’s the Altar dedicated to the Archangel Saint Michael and to the right the Altar dedicated to the Holy Trinity. At the moment restoration works are taking place. Artworks:
Fresco dedicated to the Archangel Saint Michael ( Altar on the left) Fresco dedicated to the Holy Trinity (XVIth century) (Altar on the right) Wooden sculpture of Jesus Dead by Sammicheli Papier mache’ statue representing the Grieving Madonna Crucifix of Jesus Crucifix of the Passion of Christ Six ancient lanterns for processions Church of the Company of the Holy Cross in Farnetella
The church, dates back to the XVIth century. It’s been considerably restored in 1861 by the fellow members; it was born as a fraternity for humanitarian aid, funerals for the deceased and spiritual benefits through suffrages. Its work still continues nowadays, even if with a way of doing and with rituals, more suitable to modern times. Its present fellow members are called Brothers and Sisters. The one nave interior is made up of a small Major Altar and of a small choir behind it. To the left, there’s the Altar dedicated to the Archangel Saint Michael and to the right the Altar dedicated to the Holy Trinity. At the moment restoration works are taking place. Artworks:
Fresco dedicated to the Archangel Saint Michael ( Altar on the left) Fresco dedicated to the Holy Trinity (XVIth century) (Altar on the right) Wooden sculpture of Jesus Dead by Sammicheli Papier mache’ statue representing the Grieving Madonna Crucifix of Jesus Crucifix of the Passion of Christ Six ancient lanterns for processions Church of the Company of the Holy Cross in Farnetella
The church, dates back to the XVIth century. It’s been considerably restored in 1861 by the fellow members; it was born as a fraternity for humanitarian aid, funerals for the deceased and spiritual benefits through suffrages. Its work still continues nowadays, even if with a way of doing and with rituals, more suitable to modern times. Its present fellow members are called Brothers and Sisters. The one nave interior is made up of a small Major Altar and of a small choir behind it. To the left, there’s the Altar dedicated to the Archangel Saint Michael and to the right the Altar dedicated to the Holy Trinity. At the moment restoration works are taking place. Artworks:
Fresco dedicated to the Archangel Saint Michael ( Altar on the left) Fresco dedicated to the Holy Trinity (XVIth century) (Altar on the right) Wooden sculpture of Jesus Dead by Sammicheli Papier mache’ statue representing the Grieving Madonna Crucifix of Jesus Crucifix of the Passion of Christ Six ancient lanterns for processions