Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
Christian monastery, Nola, Italy, Pontius Meropius Paulinus, architecture
College
Humanities
Department
Comparative Arts and Letters
Abstract
In the latter half of the fourth century, a Roman Christian by the name of Pontius Meropius Paulinus established a monastic center at the community of Nola in southern Italy. When Paulinus arrived at Nola in the autumn of 395 AD, the sanctuary consisted of a single basilica that housed the tomb of St. Felix, a local martyr, in addition to a number of Christian and pagan tombs. By the time of Paulinus’ death in 431, not only had the original basilica undergone a complete renovation, but a completely new basilica as well as an elaborate system of courtyards, fountains, and hospices adorned the complex.
Recommended Citation
Rainey, Jonathan
(2013)
"Architecture of a Fourth-Century Christian Monastery in Nola, Italy,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 672.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/672