 (91K) 592 x 400 | 17 kilometers east of San Giovanni Rotondo, the city of Monte Sant'Angelo has grown up around an ancient shrine to St. Michael. |
 (84K) 400 x 592 | The cult to St. Michael began here after he appear 3 times in the 5th century. In these he revealed this basilica which he had personally consecrated - the only Church in the world not consecrated by human hands. |
 (49K) 400 x 592 | Descending down the to grotto sanctuary. |
 (65K) 592 x 400 | The 7th century shrine/church actually began with this simple grotto, directly under the peak of he mountain. |
 (78K) 592 x 400 | Invoked throught the centuries, St. Michael was particular credited with help in defeating the Lombard invadors in 650. |
 (75K) 400 x 592 | A nice side altar in the crypt. |
 (87K) 592 x 400 | Exterior of the more modern, upper church. It is still a sight of many pilgrimages (or tourists) today. |
 (56K) 400 x 592 | A picture of the Statue of St. Michael in the crypt, dating from 1507, after St. Michael was credited with helping stop the plague. |
 (77K) 400 x 592 | If you look real close at the center of this picture, one can see the rainbow that appeared while I was at the train station. A reminder of the many guardain angels God sent to help me on my journeys. |