Relics of the Passion of the Christ - WALKING TOUR

When the Roman Empire embraced the Christian faith it once opposed, Rome became a living treasury of sacred history, art, and devotion. This deeply spiritual journey invites you to explore some of the city’s most revered sites connected to the Passion of Christ. Begin at the magnificent Basilica of St Mary Major, one of the oldest churches dedicated to the Mother of God, where beneath the altar rests wood believed to be from the manger of Jesus. Rich in artistic heritage, it also holds the resting place of Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Continue to the serene Basilica of Santa Prassede, adorned with stunning mosaics and home to the pillar associated with the scourging of Christ.

The pilgrimage continues to the sacred Holy Stairs, believed to be the very steps where Jesus stood before Pontius Pilate, brought to Rome by Saint Helena. Nearby, visit the grand Basilica of Saint John Lateran, the cathedral of Rome, where relics of Saints Peter and Paul are venerated. The journey reaches its spiritual peak at the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, built on soil from Calvary and housing powerful relics linked to the Crucifixion. Throughout the experience, there is time for quiet reflection, prayer, and a deeper connection to faith within these profoundly sacred spaces.