It lies on the site of a previous church dating from the 7th century, which, according to tradition, was one of the eight founded by San Magno, bishop of Oderzo. The name "formosa" relates to an alleged appearance of the Holy Virgin disguised as a voluptuous woman1.
It is situated on the site of an ancient church dating back to the 7th century, which, according to tradition, was one of eight churches established by San Magno, bishop of Oderzo. The name "formosa" relates to a legendary account of the Virgin Mary's appearance as a beautiful woman.