Chiesa del Santissimo Crocifisso

The Church of the Santissimo Crocifisso stands on Gravedona's lakeshore. Its history is associated with Francesco Spinelli and the community of the Suore Adoratrici del Santissimo Sacramento.

Why it matters

The church recalls the establishment of the Adoratrici community in Gravedona in the early twentieth century. It forms part of the town's more recent religious heritage alongside its better-known medieval churches.

What to notice

Its dedication to the Crucified Christ and its lakeside setting define the church's identity. The community's account also connects its altar with Spinelli's involvement in the church's early history.

Context and history

Francesco Spinelli established the first Adoratrici community in Gravedona in the early twentieth century. He followed the building works and the blessing of a new altar at the church of the Crocifisso. The church retained its place in the community's devotional memory.