1961 statue of Francesco Messina (1900/95)
The structure of the monument was designed by Mario Loreti
Four marble bas-reliefs on the front with "Stories of St. Catherine" and the four more in the back with coats of arms of Azione Cattolica (Catholic Action), the Civic Committee, some municipalities in Italy and Monte dei Paschi di Siena (the bank of Siena), with their inscriptions
The dedication of Pius XII around the monument reads: Catharina senensis patriae decus religionisque tutamen, Catherine of Siena dignity of the homeland and defense of Religion
St. Catherine of Siena (1347/80) was canonized in 1461 and is the patron saint of Italy and Europe. She is buried in Rome in the church of S. Maria sopra Minerva, but the left thumb and head are preserved in the Basilica of St. Dominic in Siena and the left foot in the Church of Sts. John and Paul in Venice
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