Churches by Enzo Fortuna (1921-1979) in Eastern Sicily between 1955 and 1970: Design Processes, Influences and Outcomes

The piece focuses on the design of sacred architecture in Siracusa and in its surroundings through the study of the professional activity of Enzo Fortuna (1921-1979). Through Enzo Fortuna’s projects, such as the project for the competition for the sanctuary of Madonna delle Lacrime (1957), co-authored by Mario Tedeschi (1920-2005), and the design for the church of San Giuseppe in Cassibile (1957-1959) and the one of Cristo Re in Lentini (1959-1977), we recognize the vibrant discourse around sacred architecture during those years. Even smaller centers were not excluded from this discussion. By examining the design processes of the selected projects, we identify references to contemporary famous architects, as well as significant changes in the design of sacred spaces due to the Second Vatican Council in 1962.