In 1775 the building was greatly weakened by the removal of three Numidian marble columns for use as flooring in the royal chapel of the Palace of Caserta;[REF] other damage occurred in 1928 the priest's house was built, as the front porch was demolished and the facade was altered [REF].
In 1972, the church was also dedicated to Maria Santissima della Libera (Our Lady of the Free) [REF].