The National Church of the Florentines had its first
“small” meeting place near the seaport of Naples in
the XIII century.
In 1557 the Florentines moved to the Church of St.
Vincent located at the Carità district, and they
dedicated their Church
to St. John the Baptist.
This Church became a Parish (care of the souls) in
the XVI century.
Around year 1950, the Church was demolished for
land reclamation reasons. At this time disappeared
also the mortal remains of the famous statesman
Bernardo Tanucci.
The new Church opened its doors in its present
location, at the Vomero district (Piazza degli Artisti).
To this Church was assigned part of the artistic heritage
of the old Church: nine pictures of the XVI century
(Marco Pino and Giovanni Balducci among the most
famous painters.)
Among these pictures there is one of great value:
The Baptism.
Since November 21, 1997, this Church houses the
mortal remains of the Servant of God, Angela Iacobellis,
which were previously located at the cemetery
chapel of Naples.
High on the front of the Church appears the statue
of St. John the Baptist, created by Maestro Alfredo Scotti.

A service in honor of Angela will be
held on the 27th day of each month.
It will include the recitation of the Holy Rosary,
followed by a Eucharistic celebration.

For further information about Angela, please
write to: redazione@angelaiacobellis.it, or
join the Forum on the website dedicated to Angela.