Inauguration of the Restored Chapel of St. Andrew (curated by Luca Venturi)
The traditional feast of St. Andrew Corsini, Carmelite Bishop of Fiesole, which takes place in the Basilica del Carmine in Florence on January 7, had a dual significance in 2026. There was the annual religious commemoration marking the passing of the Fiesole prelate in 1373. This year there was the inauguration of the restored chapel where Andrew’s remains rest.
The Holy Mass was celebrated by Bishop Stefano Manetti, bishop of Fiesole, in the restored chapel. Officials from the Ministries of the Interior and Culture, the Superintendence of Fine Arts, and the City of Florence, as well as members of the Corsini family, direct descendants of the holy bishop, attended.
In his homily, Bishop Manetti thanked all the various parties involved for working together to make such a beautiful and important restoration possible. He then recalled the figure of St. Andrew as an example of charity, apostolic zeal, and love for the poor.
The remarks by the various institutional representatives highlighted the importance of the work carried out, emphasizing the professionalism of the craftsmen involved as well as adherence to the timelines set by the PNRR project. The PNRR funds projects with European resources, focusing on the green transition, digitalization, sustainable infrastructure with a significant emphasis on urban regeneration and cultural heritage.
Special thanks also go to Fr. Raffaele Duranti who, as “host,” together with the community, oversaw the work of this very important restoration.
From Cammino OnLine (1/2026)
