HOSPITAL OF PIAZZA ARMERINA ENNA SICILIA IN 1648

In 1648 the Holy Ghost hospital management, in addition to the work of Foundlings and the Monte di Pietà, passes the order Fatebenefratelli, at Platia also called Benefratelli.

This takeover is due to the deterioration of the economic situation of the Hospital since he died in 1629 don Andrea Trigona dei baroni di San Cono Above that, prior of the order of Santo Spirito, had made a famous model in hospital all over the island.

The liabilities of the hospital were such that already in 1640 the Bursar-Governor Baldassare hat, Baron of Bonfalura, to redress the deficit, to sell the Church of the Holy Spirit now dilapidated, the Conventual Franciscans neighbors.

These, just purchased, the year demolished to enlarge the plan in front of their church of St Francis, in construction since the early years of this century.
The hospital under new management, is being renovated and enlarged with a new building for a new monastery for the brothers Hospitallers and small church with oratory for the Association of whites.
The hospital and the Church take the new name of St. Thomas the apostle.

HOSPITAL OF PIAZZA ARMERINA ENNA SICILIA IN 1648

GAETANO MASUZZO, Piazza Armerina