Trecastagni (CT): A commune in the province of Catania. Population: 9,236 (2006e). The name means “three chestnut trees.”
The principal monument is the Chiesa Madre which was designed by Antonello Gagini. Although better known as a sculptor, Gagini skill as an architect is proven by this structure which is sometimes called “the purest Renaissance building in Sicily.”
Trecchina (PZ): A commune in the province of Potenza.
Treglio (CH): A commune in the province of Chieti. Population: 1,417 (2006e).
Tremestieri Etneo (CT): A commune in the province of Catania. Population: 21,321 (2006e).
Trenta (CS): A commune in the province of Cosenza. Population: 2,722 (2006e).
Trentinara (SA): A commune in the province of Salerno.
Trentola-Ducenta (CE): A commune in the province of Caserta. Population: 15,493 (2006e).
Trepuzzi (LE): A commune in the province of Lecce. Population: 14,525 (2006e).
Trevico (AV): A commune in the province of Avellino. Population: 1,191 (2006e).
Tribuzio: Bishop of Capua (rAD 461-483).
Tricarico (MT): A town in the province of Matera located 65 km from Matera. Population: 6,036 (2006e); 6,115 (2004). Alt.: 698 m. Population Designation: Tricaricesi. Patron Saint: S. Potito
The origin of the town’s name is debated. According to one theory, it derives from the Latin trigarium, a racetrack for horses.
The existing town was founded in AD 849 by the Lombards as a stronghold. In 1048, the Normans made it the seat of a county.
The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta was constructed by Robert Guiscard in 1061. Near the town is the shrine of Santa Maria delle Fonti, the site of an annual town festival held on the 1st Sunday in May.
The frazione of Calle has its own patron saint, Madonna del Carmine (Feast Day: July 15).
Tricarico, Diocese of: A diocese in the Ecclesiastical Region of Basilicata.
Metropolitan: Potenza-Muro Lucano-Marsico Nuovo.
Conference Region: Basilicata.
Area: 1,237 km˛/ mi˛
Total Population: 39,686
Catholic Population:
Total Priests: 36 (Diocesan: 30; Religious: 6)
Permanent Deacons: 0.
Parishes: 32
History:
Tricase (LE): A commune in the province of Lecce. Population: 17,909 (2006e).
triccheballacche: A traditional Neapolitan percussion instrument. Mallets are attached to a wooden frame is create a type of wooden clapper.
Trifanum: A town of the ancient Aurunci mentioned by Livy. It was situated in the modern province of Caserta, in northern Campania, but its exact location remains uncertain.
Triggiano (BA): A commune in the province of Bari: Population: 27,310 (2006e).
trinacria: an ancient symbol depicting three bent legs joined at the thighs by a central head of Medusa to form a triangular shape. It’s three-corners are meant to represent the three points of the island of Sicily.
Trincaria: An ancient name for Sicily. It derives from the triangular shape of the island.
Trinitapoli (FG): A commune in the province of Foggia. Population: 14,396 (2006e). It is one of the three communes of the province of Foggia which will be transferred to the newly created province of Barletta-Andria-Trani in 2009.
triptych (Ital. trittico): a painting rendered on three adjoining wooden panels.
Tripi (ME): A commune in the province of Messina.
trireme: an ancient Greek warship.
Trivento (CB): A commune in the province of Campobasso. Population: 5,168 (2006e).
Trivento, Diocese of: Diocese in the Ecclesiastical Region of Abruzzo-Molise.
Metropolitan: Campobasso-Boiano.
Conference Region: Abruzzo-Molise.
Area: 1,234 km˛/ mi˛
Total Population: 56,105
Catholic Population:
Total Priests: 72 (Diocesan: 68; Religious: 4)