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Relics from Passion of the Christ Walking Tour in Rome
Relics from Passion of the Christ Walking Tour in Rome
Relics from Passion of the Christ Walking Tour in Rome
Relics from Passion of the Christ Walking Tour in Rome
Relics from Passion of the Christ Walking Tour in Rome

Relics from Passion of the Christ Walking Tour in Rome

By Roman Vacations
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$141 per adult
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Overview

When the Roman Empire embraced the faith it once persecuted, it exploded into a frenzy of observance for the history and truth of the Christian faith manifest in the literary, the artistic and the relics of the early Christian church. Many of these were then brought to the then capital of the world - Rome. On this tour expect to have an intimate encounter with the Relics of the Passion of Jesus Christ - physical objects which were used in his torture and death, and which were mostly brought to Rome from Jerusalem by St Helena - the mother of Emperor Constantine - in the 4th century. All pilgrims who join us on this once in a lifetime Catholic pilgrimage tour will be given time to reflect and pray as part of their religious tour experience.

Activity location

  • Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
    • Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore 42
    • 00185, Rome, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore
    • Roma, Lazio, Italy

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Relics from Passion of the Christ Walking Tour in Rome
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$140.73 x 1 AdultAU$140.73
Total
Price is AU$140.73

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert local guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntry to each site included in the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSome temporary exhibitions and special events may be excluded
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and Drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
  • 30m
We begin our tour with a visit to one of the oldest Churches dedicated to Theotokos (Mother of God) in Rome - the Basilica of St Mary Major - containing, beneath its main altar, wood from the manger in which the baby Jesus once lay. The church adorned by every era of Italian art history even holds the body of the devout baroque master artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Basilica di Santa Prassede
  • 20m
We then walk over to the Basilica of Santa Prassede, with its fabulous 9th century mosaics and most importantly the stone pillar on which Jesus was scourged brought from the Praetorium in Jerusalem to Rome in the 13th century.
Chiesa di Sant'Alfonso all'Esquilino
  • 20m
Only a few yards away we then enter the church of San Alfonso Ligouri to see the beautiful 15th century Byzantine icon “Our Lady of Perpetual Help / Succour” also known as the Virgin of the Passion or Theotokos of the Passion, which is probably the most recognisable icon in the world.
Santuario della Scala Santa
  • 30m
Continue on to the Holy Steps on which Jesus was judged by Pontius Pilate, transported to Rome in the 4th century by St Helena. Although we won't have time to ascend the stairs on our knees according to the pilgrim tradition, we will also peer into the Holy of Holies at the top to see the icon painted by the Gospel writer, St Luke.
Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
  • 30m
We visit the Cathedral of Rome, the Basilica of Saint John Lateran (San Giovanni Laterano) to marvel at the architectural design of Borromini and understand the symbolism and history of the stunning mosaic. Your expert guide will then point out the place above the high altar where the skulls of Saints Peter and Paul rest.
Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme
  • 20m
From there you will continue to the climax of the tour and one of the most holy places in the world - the Basilica of the Holy Cross - built on earth brought from Calvary in the 4th century. Learn the history about the artefacts of Jesus' passion and death that were brought to Rome and finally enter to see fragments of the Holy Sepulcher and the Cave of Bethlehem, a Nail of The Crucifixion, a 2 Thorns of The Crown Thorns, the small walnut board reading Jesus the Nazarene king of the Jews and the wood of the Cross Jesus was crucified on

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESBasilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
    • Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore 42
    • 00185, Rome, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEPiazza di Santa Maria Maggiore
    • Roma, Lazio, Italy

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