| The sanctuary and the monastery of Santa Maria dei Lumi, erected in 1466, rises on a hill overlooking the town, Its foundation is attributed to St. James of the Marches.
The history of the monastery and church of Santa Maria dei Lumi is constantly linked to the history of Civitella.
The church is preceded by a porch with Romanesque arches. The interior has a nave with nineteenth-century and modern furniture,
In the early twenty-first century, as the church of San Francesco, which underwent successive renovations have restored the ancient splendor of the past.
Now as then, every year on May 31, is organizing a candlelight vigil with candles to pay homage to the Madonna. |