Dominican friars had been in Oria since the 13th century. This church and convent was erected in 1572 by the Dominican order.Comune of Oria, tourism itinerary. The church was restored in 1765-1775 by Saverio Amodio, but by 1806, the convent had been suppressed and the monks expelled. The church remained consecrated but was again refurbished in 1897, this time with a Neoclassical façade. Above the portal is the symbol of the book and cane of the Dominicans
