The church of St. Antonino is the oldest in Viticuso and stands on the mountain of the same name.
It was built by the Benedictines of Montecassino, and under the Benedictine symbol of the three hills there is the date of 1003, despite being part of the diocese of Venafro.
It is thought that it was born as an observation post, as it is located on the border between the territory of Montecassino and the county of Venafro.
It later became a chapel and was perhaps initially dedicated to San Cristoforo.
A legend testify to the presence of St. Antonino a Viticuso, who came to visit it from Venafro, and perhaps for this reason the church changed its name.
The story tells that the saint was tired and weary, perhaps because he was chased by brigands, sat on a stone that he chose as his home.
St. Antonino has also become the patron saint of the town.
The current structure dates back to 1898, as engraved on the architrave of the central door.
The church underwent a renovation after the bombing of the Second World War.
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