Hermitage of Madonna di Coccia
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| Hermitage of Madonna di Coccia | |
|---|---|
Eremo della Madonna di Coccia | |
 View of the hermitage | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Province | Province of L'Aquila |
| Region | Abruzzo |
| Location | |
| Municipality | Campo di Giove |
| State | Italy |
Eremo della Madonna di Coccia (Italian for Hermitage of Madonna di Coccia) is an hermitage located in Campo di Giove, Province of L'Aquila (Abruzzo, Italy).[1]
The hermitage is located along the mule track connecting Campo di Giove with Palena, passing through the Guado di Coccia pass.[2] It serves as an example of a church-mountain hut-shepherd's hut.[1] There is limited historical information on the hermitage,[3] but it is believed to have been commissioned by the future Pope Celestine V in the 13th century.[2] The only certain date is that inscribed on the architrave of the 1748 restoration, likely after damage from the 1706 Abruzzo earthquake.[1] More recent accounts link the path to the escape of prisoners from the internment camp of Sulmona, heading to the pass to cross the Gustav Line.[4] Related to these events, a memorial dedicated to Ettore De Corti, who was killed by the Germans while attempting to cross the front line, stands at the pass.[4] In 2009, the church underwent restoration work carried out by the management body of the Maiella National Park.[1]
