Montepagano reopens Santissima Annunziata church after restoration

The Santissima Annunziata church in Montepagano has officially reopened to the community following extensive restoration work. The project, which cost 630,000 euros, was undertaken to repair significant structural damage caused by a lightning strike that hit the dome's lantern in September 2024.

The reopening was marked by a solemn mass presided over by Bishop Lorenzo Leuzzi of the Diocese of Teramo-Atri, followed by an inaugural concert by the group ‘I Sinfonici’. Local authorities, including the Mayor of Roseto degli Abruzzi and representatives from the Province of Teramo, attended the ceremony to celebrate the return of the building to public use.