An Armenian religious community settled in Orvieto in the 13th century and founded the church and hospice of Santo Spirito, where they provided hospitality to pilgrims on the Via Francigena. Archaeological traces of their presence include a travertine gate with a trilingual inscription, reused in the church of San Domenico (Orvieto), the remains of the church of Santo Spirito, and art pieces removed from the latter. Contemporary Latin documents and an analysis of the historical context suggest that the Armenian presence was well-received by the lay and clerical authorities, and even held as prestigious.
Armenians on the Via Francigena : Armenian and Latin Sources on the Origins of the Armenian Community of Orvieto (Urbs Vetus) / S. Pambakian, L.L. Zanetti Domingues (EURASIATICA). - In: Armenia, Caucaso e Asia Centrale : Ricerche 2020 / [a cura di] C. Frappi, P. Sorbello. - [s.l] : Edizioni Ca' Foscari, 2020. - ISBN 978-88-6969-454-7. - pp. 11-34 [10.30687/978-88-6969-453-0/001]
Armenians on the Via Francigena : Armenian and Latin Sources on the Origins of the Armenian Community of Orvieto (Urbs Vetus)
L.L. Zanetti Domingues
2020
Abstract
An Armenian religious community settled in Orvieto in the 13th century and founded the church and hospice of Santo Spirito, where they provided hospitality to pilgrims on the Via Francigena. Archaeological traces of their presence include a travertine gate with a trilingual inscription, reused in the church of San Domenico (Orvieto), the remains of the church of Santo Spirito, and art pieces removed from the latter. Contemporary Latin documents and an analysis of the historical context suggest that the Armenian presence was well-received by the lay and clerical authorities, and even held as prestigious.
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