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Church of St Peter in Sezze: the Jesuit legacy in the heart of the Lepini Mountains
The Church of San Pietro is located in Piazza De Magistris in Sezze, in the Lepini Mountains. Commissioned by the Jesuits and built in 1589, based on a design by Jesuit father Claudio Acquaviva, it formed part of the adjacent seminary. The Municipality funded the project with 70,000 scudi.
A façade blending brick and limestone
The façade is made of red brick, framed by limestone slabs. At the top, a pediment features a circular opening in the centre. On the right, a recently restored clock completes the composition.
The Jesuit interior
The layout is a single nave with four side chapels. The coffered wooden ceiling, crafted by Fratel da Pozzo, is alone worth the visit. Along the walls, two statues — of Faith and Hope — are attributed to artists from the school of Bernini. The frescoes are by Giuseppe Turchi: Saints Cosmas and Damian, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and Archangel St Michael. On the high altar, the painting dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul is by Francesco Cozza.
Practical information
The church is located in Piazza De Magistris, in the historic centre of Sezze.
