Church of the Holy Trinity in Forza D'Agrò
The Church of the Holy Trinity in Forza D'Agrò is one of the most precious works of local architecture. The church is also known as the Church of the Triad, as it overlooks the Piazza della Triade, and as the Church of Sant'Agostino as the Convent of the Augustinian friars is attached to it.
It is located in the eastern part of the town, in a higher position than the main street, and is accessed via the scenic staircase and the large Durazzesque door.
Its construction dates back to the end of the fifteenth century.
the current façade of the church, dating back to 1576, was rebuilt over the original fifteenth-century framework of which some details are still preserved: in the entrance door to the temple and in the ashlars and pilaster strips that stop halfway up. The portal and the bell tower deserve particular attention for their splendid decorations. The latter ends with a cusp having the shape of a pyramid with an octagonal base and on the sides of which there are a series of holes with a protruding edge.
The interior of the church, with a single nave, is characterized by the contrast that the four altars, some of which are made of ultramarine colored wood with pale gold friezes, make with the white and undecorated walls. Of particular value is the wooden pulpit beneath which there is a small door which, through the cloister, leads to the sacristy in the adjoining convent.
Among the works kept inside the church, of particular interest are: a Cenacle dating back to the 15th century; a canvas depicting a Madonna with child by an unknown artist from the 16th century in a wonderful gilded wooden frame, finely sculpted in full relief; the painting depicting the Visit of the three angels to Abraham, symbol of Forza hospitality towards those who come to visit the ancient town. On the day of the Feast of the SS. In Trinità it is in fact customary to offer guests small donuts, cuddure, which are then displayed as protection for the house from storms. Unfortunately, two other works of notable artistic interest, a beech panel from the end of the 16th century and a splendid carved wooden banner from the end of the 16th century, were stolen.
