began as Congregation of the Third 'eminently charitable purposes Franciscan Order, founded in 1702 by Fra' Giovanni da Terlizzi, Minor in the convent of Santa Maria, in whose kiosk was originally the seat, fitting Therefore, in the local community with the decree of canonical erection of the archpriest Pantaleo. With the minutes all dated 'May 8, 1705 was attached to' the Holy Roman Arcinconfraternita Stigmata.
few years later, in 1709, brokered by the mayor was made with the Friars Observant the granting of a corner of the garden of the convent, then consolidated with a deed of purchase for 388 ducats, to start, then, in 1713, construction its own oratory, characteristic of its kind, giving the visitors a surprise to enjoy the parade of about fifty eminent personalities from the firmament of holiness Franciscan strictly portraits on many backs of stalls set up for the brotherhood, non-degenerate by the local painter Domenico Oak, on the suggestion of the Franciscan Father Cherubino Spinelli. The Bishop of Bisceglie
Pacecco Bishop in his apostolic visit in 1725 confirmed the title and the rules of the pious association, which developed greatly enjoying the sympathy of all classes, all attracted by the devotion of preference for the Poor d 'Assisi, the specificity Penitence of the association and abundance of indulgences.
was one of the first fraternities to forward the practice for sovereign regulatory approval, which was granted by Royal assent under date of February 18, 1779.
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- Text and photos by Francesco De Nicolo.
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