New church in Cintolese

In Cintolese, a new church dedicated to St. Maximilian Maria Kolbe was inaugurated behind the current parish church of San Leopoldo. It was designed by architect Fabrizio Rossi Prodi. The saint's relics from Poland will soon be hosted there. The unusual elliptical structure is furnished with works by Giuliano Vangi, the artist from Barberino di Mugello. The altar particularly stands out. Set on a bronze base, it is in the shape of a tree and contains the relics of St. Allucio, co-patron of the diocese of Pescia, St. Gemma Galgani, and St. Maria Goretti. The bas-relief of St. Maximilian (nearing completion) and the wooden Christ are also beautifully crafted.