The theme for this week's photohunt is triangle(s).
I am sharing a photo of one of the many beautiful and awe inspiring churches in my favorite city in the world, Rome.
Santa Maria di Perpetuo Soccorso was built in 1855-1858 and restored in 1958.
I love the facade of this church,and there are many triangles.
Many of you have heard about the tragedy that hit L'Aquila, in the Abruzzo region in Italy on Monday. The earthquake has left many homeless, injured and killed, plus a lot of destruction to the town.It will take a long time for the affected people to recover from this disaster. If you would like to help, NIAF/Abruzzo Relief Fund is accepting donations.And lets remember to keep the victims and their families in our prayers.
Happy weekend and holidays to all.
Comments (37)
Beautiful photo! It's good to pass on the links to help the people in Italy. Happy holidays xox
Posted by maryann | April 10, 2009 9:11 AM
Posted on April 10, 2009 09:11
That is such a beautiful church. Happy weekend!
Posted by jams O'Donnell | April 10, 2009 12:42 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 12:42
Great minds think alike, we both found triangles in Italian churches! Yours is a beauty.
I hope you have a wonderful Easter weekend!
Posted by Annie | April 10, 2009 12:43 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 12:43
Rome is a wonderful city!
And this is beautiful church! :)
Have a great Easter weekend!
Anna
Posted by Anna | April 10, 2009 1:04 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 13:04
I love Rome and this is a wonderful church!
Happy Easter.
Posted by Randi | April 10, 2009 1:38 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 13:38
A beautiful church - and I like the look of your okra stew too!
Posted by liz | April 10, 2009 2:26 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 14:26
That's a beautiful Church and great triangle for the theme.
I'm sorry about the earthquake. Terrible when something like that happens.
I hope you have a great weekend.
Posted by Carver | April 10, 2009 6:46 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 18:46
What a beautiful architectural structure. Did I see some parts painted in gold as well? :)
Posted by Criz Lai | April 10, 2009 7:28 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 19:28
Lovely photo, Candi, and a timely reminder not to forget those suffering in L'Aquila.
Posted by sandrac | April 10, 2009 7:37 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 19:37
Wonderful architecture. I can see a lot of triangles.
Posted by sassy mom | April 10, 2009 8:26 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 20:26
Great post for the theme!
I've got mine up now, too - another angle, if you will - do stop by if you can, and yes, our prayers are with the people of Abruzzo.
Posted by RJ Flamingo | April 10, 2009 8:44 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 20:44
I didn't get to Rome when I went to Italy, and it was long before digital cameras... I truly wish I had owned a digital when I spent a month in and around Florence...
Posted by Mudhooks | April 10, 2009 9:10 PM
Posted on April 10, 2009 21:10
i love the architecture of the building. awesome.
Posted by liferamblings | April 11, 2009 1:20 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 01:20
what amazes me with Europe's churches is that each one has a different character.
Posted by laagan | April 11, 2009 1:42 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 01:42
Very nice. Mine is up too.
Happy Easter.
Posted by Eden | April 11, 2009 2:08 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 02:08
I just love old churches. This is a lovely photo :)
http://scroochchronicles.com/?p=1636
Posted by Cookie | April 11, 2009 2:43 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 02:43
Lovely. And a perfect name to go along with the relief fund link.
When I was in Morocco recently my friend told me she would never go to Rome with me because I would never stop taking photos of cats. :)
Posted by azahar | April 11, 2009 3:04 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 03:04
That's a newer church than I expect to see of an Italian one -- beautiful all the same though!
Posted by YTSL | April 11, 2009 3:13 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 03:13
Wonderful photo - I'm looking forward to going back to Rome later this yaer. :)
Posted by Leslie | April 11, 2009 3:25 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 03:25
Lovely looking church with triangles within the structure that hits the theme well this week :)
Happy Easter!
Posted by Napaboaniya | April 11, 2009 4:39 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 04:39
Gorgeous shots. Such amazing architecture.
Posted by Tara R. | April 11, 2009 5:28 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 05:28
It's a very vintage church.
Posted by JasonsLifeNotes | April 11, 2009 6:29 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 06:29
Perfect theme photo for this weekend. Thank you for stopping by.
Posted by C. Michael Cox | April 11, 2009 7:50 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 07:50
Hi Candi, that is a beautiful looking church and a great choice for this week's Photohunt theme!
Thank you for the reminder of the L'Aquila earthquake so we can all keep those affected in our thoughts.
Posted by Kathy (Trekcapri) | April 11, 2009 7:57 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 07:57
This is a beautiful shot, I love architecture. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a blessed Easter.
Posted by Christi | April 11, 2009 8:17 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 08:17
Tremendous shot, with or without the triangular theme.
Posted by Mojo | April 11, 2009 8:47 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 08:47
Spiritual as well as physical triangles.
Posted by Alice Audrey | April 11, 2009 9:10 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 09:10
Wonderful picture. It does have a great facade and several nice triangles.
Posted by marta | April 11, 2009 9:16 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 09:16
What an interesting life you lead! I have perused your blog. You are Palestinian Christian? And you travel-- how wonderful! I wish you well.
Your photo for this week is very good. I hope you have a chance to see mine.
http://newyorktraveler.net/photo-hunters-triangle/
Have a great weekend. He is risen!
Posted by Mrs. Mecomber | April 11, 2009 9:46 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 09:46
Great shot - I had no idea that there were such 'modern' churches in Rome! *smile*
I hope that you had a wonderful Easter weekend!
Posted by Jerry | April 11, 2009 11:48 AM
Posted on April 11, 2009 11:48
Love your take on this weeks theme. Great photo too! This is a place I would love to visit one day.
I found it hard to find triangles in my house this week but I did finally find some.
Mine's up and ready...come on over!
Posted by Kim | April 11, 2009 2:12 PM
Posted on April 11, 2009 14:12
Nice choice for the theme!
Posted by june | April 11, 2009 4:06 PM
Posted on April 11, 2009 16:06
Beautiful church. Don't think I have seen this one. What part of Rome? Great choice for the theme this week :)
Posted by girasoli | April 11, 2009 8:01 PM
Posted on April 11, 2009 20:01
Thanks all for the comments.
I have never actually planned on visiting this church, or heard of it before I just happen to stumble upon it one day. It stands out,like some of you commented, it is very new for Roman Churches, and truly looks beautiful. It has the original icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
girasoli, it is south of Maria Maggiore(couple miles or so)near the Vittorio Metro stop.
Posted by candi | April 11, 2009 8:13 PM
Posted on April 11, 2009 20:13
great picture and that's a good way of helping them out by providing the link. someday I will go visit rome.
thanks for visiting my PH!
happy easter!
Posted by milet | April 11, 2009 9:57 PM
Posted on April 11, 2009 21:57
Now that is a beautiful church. :)
Thanks for visiting my photohunt!
Posted by Marylin | April 12, 2009 1:58 AM
Posted on April 12, 2009 01:58
Lovely church and so different, architecturally speaking, from most of the churches I've seen in Rome.
Posted by María I. | April 15, 2009 9:58 AM
Posted on April 15, 2009 09:58