Located in Regione Case Bruciate, its construction began in 1892 and was completed in 1896.
It was built by Mr. Eusebio Gamba on his return from yet another trip to America, perhaps as an ex-voto, in thanksgiving to St. Eusebio for the long journeys he had made across the ocean (he had made as many as 17).
The church at the beginning of its history and in the intentions of the builder was perhaps intended to be a votive chapel (admittedly a bit large).
It remained for a long time closed to the cult, even if it was opened sometimes during the year, on the occasion of the festival of the township (last Sunday in July) or during the Holy Week or in the month of May for the recitation of the Rosary (a prayer that, moreover, has been taken up by the community in recent years).
Later, in 1949, next to the church, the then municipal secondary school began to operate and later became a state school (first teacher was Gian Carlo Pittarelli).
From 1950 Holy Mass began to be celebrated every Sunday (first priest to officiate regularly was Don Origlia of Baldichieri).
In the mid-1960s, following the Council's resolutions (the new rite required the priest celebrate addressed to the faithful), the Church underwent a radical intervention, and the altar, arches, canopy, and the entire floor were removed.
Remarkable are the original frescoes on the vault, recently restored by the decorator Mr. Mario Pelissetti thanks to the economic contribution of the residents.
See also...
• Events in Villafranca d'Asti
• Villafranca d'Asti tourist guide
