Parish Church of Saint George the Martyr in San Giorgio in Salici (Sona).

In the place where today stands the Church of San Giorgio Martire there was already a chapel in the medieval era, documented in 1154, although its origins are unknown. At the time it was subject to the Parish of Sant'Andrea in Umerico (now Sandrà), belonging to the Chapter of Canons of Verona and dedicated to San Giorgio Martire; the chapel later came under the jurisdiction of the Parish of Santa Giustina. It was most likely progressively expanded until it was elevated to an autonomous parish in 1797, and a few years later underwent significant renovation and expansion in neoclassical style. The bell tower, built in 1788 according to the design of architect Trezza, houses a set of thirteen bells.

The facade was completed in 1933 thanks to the contributions of the townspeople and is adorned with a fresco by the painter Orazio Celeghin, depicting Saint George as a knight piercing the dragon while riding his white steed. In Christian symbolism, Saint George represents the victory of good over evil, of Christianity over paganism. The interior of the church is equipped with altars made of polychrome marbles from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, striking paintings by unknown hands, furniture and furnishings dating back to the seventeenth century, a precious testament to the skill and dedication of local artisans.

Opening period
Open

Mass times

Mon-Sat: 6:30 p.m.

Sun: 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

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aria.location: Via Santini 1 - 37060 San Giorgio in Salici (VR)
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