Fonte Avellana

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Fonte Avellana was a Roman Catholic hermitage in Serra Sant'Abbondio in the Marche in Italy.[1] It was also the name of an order of hermits based at the hermitage.[2] It was once presided over by Saint Peter Damian,[3] and it was described by Dante in the Divine Comedy.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ The Hermitage of the Holy Cross at Fonte Avellana - Official Site
  2. ^ Fonte-Avellana - Catholic Encyclopedia article
  3. ^ Fonte Avellana Monastery - Marche Places
  4. ^ Tourist Routes - Religion, Fano - assessorato al turismo

Coordinates: 43°28′22″N, 12°43′40″E

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