Sant'Agnese in Agone


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Altar of St Alexis
The altar on the pier to the right of the entrance. The legend of the saint is that he left his parents' home as a young man, and returned anonymously as a destitute beggar to live under an outside staircase which is preserved at his basilica as a relic. He was only recognized by his parents when actually dying.
(Plan location #10)
Related links:  Alexius of Rome (4th cent)

(Photo borrowed from internet)
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