The Chapel of Saint Rozalia
- The Chapel of Saint Rozalia
Geography
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This renaissance building is situated in Lamac,a borough of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.
History
The people of Bratislava built the chapel out of gratitude for the end of an outbreak of plague in the years 1678 - 1679. Since its completion it has had no renovations, only the repairs occasioned by use and time. The main cross was replaced after being struck by lightning.
Patron of Chapel
The chapel is sacred to Saint Rozalia. She is a patron against plague. She was born to a wealthy family. As an adult, she left her family's home and lived as a wandering mendicant. Rozalia died on the 4th of September, 1160. She became the symbol fight against indulgence. She is the ideal of self-control. She is often shown as a sleeping lady in a cave with a lot of colorful and flourishing roses.
Festival
Every year, there is a festival on the day of her death. This is a tradition which is celebrated every year during many centuries. The aunts bake cakes, the music is on, the priest celebrates ceremonial mass and everybody is happy.
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