Church of Sant’Egidio

Site overview

The Parish Church of Sant’Egidio, located in the Piano district, was reconstructed in 1607 by expanding the original 16th-century structure, although no architectural records of the original building remain.

Under the patronage of the Abbey of San Giusto, it once extended its jurisdiction over the entire territory of Rubiana. The first enlargement was prompted by the age of the building and population growth, while the restructuring of 1628 was driven by the need for architectural alterations.

At the beginning of the 18th century, the parish church underwent further major structural and decorative work, culminating in its solemn consecration in 1769 by the Archbishop of Turin, Monsignor Francesco Rorengo di Rorà.

The current presbytery was restored in 1967 by Trieste artist Professor Luciano Bartoli. The altar was consecrated by Monsignor Giuseppe Garneri, Bishop of Susa, on May 27 of that year. The structure features three naves, with the main nave having a semicircular layout.

The naves are divided by semicircular pillars topped with depressed arches. The roof is covered with clay tiles, featuring two pitches over the nave and presbytery and a single pitch over the side naves. Inside, the presbytery has marble slab flooring, while terrazzo covers the naves and wooden boards line the side chapels. The vaults and apse basin are decorated with frescoes, with the depiction of the Coronation of the Virgin standing out as especially noteworthy.