The Earthquake That Destroyed More Than the Basilica of St. Benedict

It has been some time since a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck close to Norcia in Italy. The powerful and disastrous 6.6 magnitude earthquake that struck close to Norcia in Italy on October 30 shocked the world as it destroyed the Basilica of St. Benedict. Built over the birthplace of its namesake, the basilica was flattened, leaving only the façade standing. Reflecting amid the ruins of this tragedy, it is impossible not to see a certain symbolism in this…