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| Sancta Sapientia | |
|---|---|
| Sancta Sapientia Basilica Palatino Basilica of Holy Wisdom near the Palatine | |
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| Location | Alba, Castellum ab Alba |
| Country |  Latium |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Previous denomination | Alban |
| History | |
| Status | Basilica |
| Founder(s) | Constantine IV |
| Dedication | Holy Wisdom |
| Consecrated | 537 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architect(s) | Isidorus of Asti |
| Groundbreaking | 529 |
| Completed | 537 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 82 m (269 ft) |
| Width | 73 m (240 ft) |
| Height | 55 m (180 ft) |
Sancta Sapientia (Anglic: Basilica of Holy Wisdom near the Palatine), officially named Sancta Sapientia Basilica Palatino, and less frequently Basilica Palatino, is a major basilica in the Fabrian Catholic Church and former Alban Apostolic Christian patriarchal cathedral, in Alba, Castellum ab Alba, Latium.
From it's construction in 537 until 1070, it served as a Catholic cathedral and seat of the Patriarch of Alba. It was briefly used as a mosque between 1070 and 1150, after which it was reconverted to a Christian cathedral primarily used for Catholic services. Since the 14th century, it has served as the chief venue for coronations of the Latin monarch, and imperial weddings. After it's reconversion into a Christian church, it's status as seat of the Patriarch of Alba was discontinued, though the cathedral retained it's status as premier church in Latium. It holds regular Catholic, Alban and occasionally Protestant services.
It was constructed from 529 until 537 under the orders of Latin Emperor Constantine IV on the site of a lesser cathedral named Basilica Palatino. It was designed by Isidorus of Asti, and a team of architects from around the ancient Latin Empire. After it's completion, it was dedicated to Holy Wisdom on Christmas Day 537 and made the seat of the Patriarch of Alba. It served as the site of the excommunication of XXXX, a leading cause in YYYY Schism. Though no longer a patriarchal seat, Sancta Sapientia hosts regular church services, is the primary venue for coronations and imperial weddings or baptisms. It is owned and maintained by the Latin government, which opens the cathedral for tours various times of year.