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Bread Chapel, Church of San Majolo Abate.

Sacristy of the Church of San Majolo Abate in Albignano d'Adda - Municipality of Truccazzano
Located on the right side of the church, adjoining the main altar, the north wall houses cabinets that constitute a work of remarkable wood carving, executed around the 1730s. Admired by Archbishop Pozzobonelli during a pastoral visit in the 1740s, he described it as "a very rich work, masterfully executed and elegantly carved." Made of walnut, it is virtually intact, although a small fire in 1842 appears to have caused some damage, which was quickly repaired. We do not know who carried out the work, although the artist chose to remain faithful to a 17th-century style, featuring smooth wooden surfaces, at a time like the 18th century, when marquetry had become established as a decorative addition to wooden furniture and accessories. However, the lightness and elegance of the sinuous forms of the gables date back to the early 18th century and already speak a Baroque language. Also notable are the profiles that reflect the lobed shapes of the church's windows, and the top of the central cabinet is inspired by the wavy spire of the church's façade. At the top, we see the symbols of Christ's Passion: the ladder, nails, nuts, the rooster, the chalice, the tunic, and the crown of thorns. The cabinets house the furnishings and liturgical instruments, as well as the parish archives. It is likely that the same sculptor created the two exquisite confessionals located in the two niches to the sides of the high altar. And speaking of wooden works, one cannot overlook the beautiful black-lacquered wooden pulpit with gold decorations, located to the side of the high altar. The Sacristy is currently known as the Bread Chapel, as it contains a tabernacle that houses the Sacred Host, which was stolen by unknown assailants on the night of March 7, 1957. In an attempt to steal sacred objects that appeared to be of some value, two thieves were discovered and fled, abandoning a sack from which the Host, preserved in the monstrance, slipped out and fell onto the lawn adjacent to the church. The Sacred Bread was picked up by the parish priest, Don Cornelio Cossu, and although it got wet on a drizzly night, it remained intact and is still pure white with no trace of mold. A little over a decade ago, Don Giorgio Lattuada, former parish priest of Albignano, decided to create an altar here for the adoration of the desecrated Eucharist, attracting the attention of the then Archbishop of Milan, Ettore Scola, who recognized its great spiritual and religious value. Since then, there has been talk of a Eucharistic miracle, and numerous faithful from all over Italy gather in prayer in front of the shrine, which makes the Sacred Host clearly visible.
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Address: Piazza San Majolo, 20060 Truccazzano (Mi)
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