Monastery of San Nicolò al Lido
| Monastery of Saint Nicholas (San Nicolò al Lido) | |
|---|---|
San Nicolò al Lido | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Province | Venice |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Riviera San Nicolò 26 30126 Lido di Venezia, Venice, Italy |
| Geographic coordinates | 45°25′40″N 12°22′50″E / 45.427862°N 12.380603°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Church |
San Nicolò al Lido refers to both the San Nicolò Church (Italian: Chiesa / Parrocchia di San Nicolò - San Nicoletto) and most importantly to its annexed Monastery of San Nicolò (Italian: Abbazia di San Nicolò) located in Venice, northern Italy. The two Catholic institutions are located in the northern part of the Lido di Venezia and house the relics of Saint Nicholas, patron of sailors (shared with Bari). From this church, the traditional thanksgiving Mass of the Sposalizio del Mare ("Marriage of the Sea") is celebrated. The complex houses monks of the Franciscan order.