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Ownership inscription of the Monastero del Santo Sepolcro in Astino, Italy

Ms. ownership inscription of the Monastero del Santo Sepolcro in Astino, Italy: "Est Mon[aster]ij S[ancti] Sepulcri de Astini Gene[?] D. Angelici de Grassij a Martinengo Abbatij"

 

The monastery and church of Saint Sepulcro were founded in 1128 by abbot Bertario of The Vallumbrosan Order and later became part of the complex of the Monastero di Astino (or Astino Monastery). The monastery was demolished in 1515, later rebuilt and today is no longer active, currently in a state of profound decay.

 

Established heading: Monastero di Astino (Bergamo, Italy)

 

Don Angelico Grassi was the abbot of the San Sepulcro d'Astino. Cf. this google book. No dates found for him.

 

Woodcut illustration of Saint Giovanni Gualberto on title page.

Established heading: Giovanni Gualberto, Saint, ca. 1000-1073

 

Penn Libraries call number: IC55 L8874 599v

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