Yes. Santa Maria dei Miracoli is officially included in the Chorus Venezia network, which manages access and visitor information for a group of historic churches in Venice. This confirms its status as a protected religious monument with regulated access and conservation rules.
Yes, the church is generally open on Sundays for religious celebrations. According to Venezia Unica (the official city services platform), Sunday openings allow for liturgical use. However, this does not automatically guarantee availability for weddings. Catholic wedding ceremonies require a separate authorization process and must be validated directly by the ecclesiastical authorities.
All Catholic wedding requests in Venice are handled through the Patriarcato di Venezia, specifically via the Ufficio Matrimoni (Marriage Office).
The process is appointment-based and coordinated at diocesan level. The Patriarchate provides official contact details and guidance for canonical requirements, documentation, timelines, and parish assignment. Direct contact with the church alone is not sufficient to initiate the process.
Yes. Photography rules are defined at diocesan and parish level and can vary depending on the type of ceremony and image usage. In Catholic churches in Venice, photography is typically subject to prior authorization and may include restrictions on movement, positioning, equipment, flash use, and publication rights. These conditions must be confirmed during the wedding approval process with the church and the Patriarchate.
