Perched among the rock formations of Pietracupa, the Church of Saint Gregory the Great stands as the village’s spiritual center and guardian of a long, layered history. Originally built in 1360 in Gothic style, it was likely destroyed by the devastating 1456 earthquake. The church was rebuilt in 1560 on the same site—evidence of this date appears in an interior fresco depicting Saints Agnes and Lucy, to the right of the altar.
Remnants of the first structure are still visible at the base of the walls: decorative capitals, holy water fonts, and a wooden statue of Saint Sebastian (now housed in the Church of Saint Anthony). The most striking relic is an engraved architrave above a small rear door, reading “A.D. MCCCLX MAGIST RICCARD SYMONI ME FECIT” (“Year of the Lord 1360, Master Riccardo di Simone made me”), with a carved lamb and cross above—symbol of the Divine Shepherd—and two heraldic shields likely linked to Lord Roberto of Pietracupa.
Today, the church has a single nave with barrel vault ceiling and semicircular apse, its clean stone façade complemented by a small bell gable. Inside, the calm and sacred atmosphere is enhanced by valuable devotional elements. The 1987 restoration was made possible thanks to the dedication of Father Orlando Di Tella and the united effort of locals and emigrants alike.