Relics of the Passion of the Christ - WALKING TOUR

Discover the wonders of Rome, Italy with this unforgettable experience. Step into the sacred heart of Christian history on this profound pilgrimage through Rome, the city where early relics of the faith were gathered and preserved. When the Roman Empire embraced Christianity, it ignited a devotion to safeguarding the physical remnants of Christ’s life, Passion, and Resurrection—many of which were brought from Jerusalem by St. Helena in the 4th century. This tour leads you through some of the most significant basilicas and sanctuaries in the world, beginning at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, home to wood from the Holy Manger and a masterpiece of artistic evolution across centuries. Continue to Santa Prassede to admire its stunning 9th-century mosaics and witness the pillar upon which Christ was scourged, a relic transported from Jerusalem in the 13th century. Highlights of your tour include: Visit five of Rome’s most sacred basilicas and pilgrimage sitesSee relics of the Passion brought to Rome by St. HelenaAdmire the Holy Manger, the Scourging Pillar, and the Holy StepsDiscover masterpieces of Christian art, mosaics, and architectureExperience a guided Catholic pilgrimage with time for. Step into the sacred heart of Christian history on this profound pilgrimage through Rome, the city where early relics of the faith were gathered and preserved. When the Roman Empire embraced Christianity, it ignited a devotion to safeguarding the physical remnants of Christ’s life, Passion, and Resu. This tour includes: Entry to the each siteExpert Local GuideHeadsets for groups when appropriate. Step into the sacred heart of Christian history on this prof... Read More