Fraternita dei Laici

The Fraternita dei Laici is a historic charitable and cultural institution based in Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy. It was founded in 1262 with the approval of Guglielmino degli Ubertini, Bishop of Arezzo, under the official name Fraternita di Santa Maria della Misericordia. The organization was established by a group of laypeople guided by Dominican friars who wished to assist the poor and the sick. Over the centuries, through legacies and donations, the Fraternita undertook major projects for the city of Arezzo, including financing the loggias designed by Giorgio Vasari. Today it operates from the Palazzo della Fraternita dei Laici, its historic headquarters, and manages a significant archive covering five centuries of history. The institution remains active in charitable, cultural, and civic initiatives, offering services such as the regional civil service program and educational activities at its museum. Its official website provides news, event announcements, and information about its museum, art bonus opportunities, and integration policies. The Fraternita dei Laici is a private, non-profit entity with no parent company or listed status, and it continues to serve the community of Arezzo and beyond.

The Fraternita dei Laici was founded in 1262 with the approval of Guglielmino degli Ubertini, Bishop of Arezzo, under the official name Fraternita di Santa Maria della Misericordia. It was established by a group of laypeople directed by Dominican fathers who wanted to help the poor and the infirm. Over the centuries, through legacies and donations, the Fraternita carried out major projects for the city of Arezzo, including the payment for the loggias designed by Giorgio Vasari. The institution has its headquarters in the Palazzo della Fraternita dei Laici and possesses an important archive covering five centuries of history. Today, it continues to operate as a charitable and cultural organization, managing a museum, educational activities, and civil service projects.

• Founded with approval of Bishop Guglielmino degli Ubertini as Fraternita di Santa Maria della Misericordia.

• Financed the loggias designed by Giorgio Vasari.

• Established headquarters in Palazzo della Fraternita dei Laici.

Historic charitable and cultural institution preserving Arezzo's heritage.

• Museo del Palazzo di Fraternita

  Museum housed in the historic Palazzo della Fraternita dei Laici.

• Historical Archive

  Archive covering five centuries of history.

1. 1Official websitefraternitadeilaici.it
2. 2Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Italian Wikipediait.wikipedia.org