Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major
WEBWelcome to St Mary Major, the spiritual heart of Christianity and Marian devotion, one of the four Papal Basilicas in Rome. Plan your pilgrimage or visit to the most important and oldest Marian Shrine in the West, a shrine that houses the icon of the Salus Populi Romani and the Sacred Cradle of Jesus.
Santa Maria Maggiore - Wikipedia
WEBCappella Paolina (or Borghese Chapel) and Salus Populi Romani. The Borghese Chapel. The column in the Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore celebrates the famous icon of the Virgin Mary now enshrined in the Borghese Chapel of the basilica.
St. Mary Magdalene, Disciple of the Lord - Vatican News
WEBJul 22, 2024 · Mary Magdalene appears in the Gospels in the most dramatic moment of Jesus' life, when she accompanies Him to Calvary and, along with other women, observes Him from afar. She is still there when Joseph of Arimathea places the body of Jesus in the sepulcher, which is closed with a stone.
Papal Basilicas: From Tourist to Pilgrim - Catholic Church
WEBMary of Nazareth was an unknown young girl when the angel of the Lord announced to her that she would carry Jesus, the Son of God, in her womb. Her story is told on the ancient mosaics that cover the triumphal arch of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, the visual expression of the love and veneration of Christians for the Mother of God.
The Basilica of Saint Mary Major: A Living Reliquary of ... - EWTN Vatican
WEBAug 12, 2024 · The Basilica of Saint Mary Major is more than just an architectural marvel; it is a living chronicle of Christian faith, artistry, and history. From its miraculous foundation to its role in the Counter-Reformation, from housing sacred relics to pioneering Baroque art, the basilica stands as a beacon of devotion and cultural heritage.
Basilica of Saint Mary Major - Catholic Church
WEBBasilica of Saint Mary Major. VISIT THE BASILICA. Before departing for an apostolic journey, Pope Francis makes a brief visit to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, to pray before the icon of Mary Salus populi Romani (“Saviour of the Roman people”), preserved in the Pauline Chapel of the Basilica.
Saint Mary Magdalene - Vatican News
WEBJul 22, 2020 · Mary Magdalene, first witness of the resurrection. We know that Mary Magdalene was a member of the group of Jesus’s disciples. She followed him even to the foot of the cross and to the garden where he was buried. Saint Gregory reminds us that she was the first testis divinae misericordiae (witness to divine mercy).
The Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome: A Living ... - EWTN Vatican
WEBJan 22, 2024 · The beating heart of the Basilica is the altar that enshrines some of the most precious relics of Christendom. The complex is crowned by a baldachin, and a chapel underneath provides access to venerate the relics of the nativity that arrived from Bethlehem in the 7th century.
Mary Magdalene, apostle of the apostles, 10.06.2016 - Catholic …
WEBJun 10, 2016 · Archbishop Arthur Roche, secretary of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, explains the meaning of the decree that will enable Mary Magdalene to be "celebrated" liturgically like the rest of the apostles.
Santa Maria Maggiore | History, Architecture, Burials, Mosaics, …
WEB3 days ago · Santa Maria Maggiore is one of four papal basilicas in Rome and the largest of the Marian churches (dedicated to the Virgin Mary) in the city. Founded in 432 CE, the basilica houses what is believed to be a relic of the manger in which the infant Jesus was laid in Bethlehem as well as the Marian icon Salus Populi Romani.