This place of worship, originally linked to a lay brotherhood of Armenian origin, the Disciplinati di Sant’Antonio, boasts a history that has its roots in the 14th century, with the first document attesting its presence dating back to 1341. Over the centuries, the church has undergone various transformations, initially damaged by the Florentine occupation in 1406 and then rebuilt in 1477, enriching itself with a trapezoidal cloister and assuming functions of hospitality for pilgrims and assistance to the poor. In the 17th century, the building underwent further work, in particular the embellishment in Baroque style, with the addition of elements such as “pietra serena” frames and a wooden ceiling inlaid with canvases depicting stories of Sant’ Antonio. Finally, in 1684, the complex was converted into an orphanage by the will of Cosimo III. The building is now deconsecrated.
