Origin and history

Sainte-Marie Church, also known as Sainte-Marie-des-Neiges, is a religious monument located in the municipality of Casanova, Corsica. The available data do not specify its period of construction or its architectural style, but its dual name suggests a possible dedication to the Virgin Mary, associated with the Feast of Snow, an ancient liturgical tradition. Churches dedicated to Sainte-Marie-des-Neiges are often linked to local legends or popular religious practices, especially in rural or mountain areas.

In Corsica, as in other Mediterranean regions, these buildings played a central role in community life, serving as places of worship, gathering and sometimes refuge. Their presence reflects the importance of the Christian faith in the social and cultural organization of the villages, although the archives specific to this monument are lacking.