• Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme - Begin your journey at the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem. This site was a gift from Constantine I to his mother, Helen, who constructed a small chapel to house the relics of the Holy Cross she discovered in Jerusalem and brought to Rome. Initially known as the Basilica Eleniana, this chapel evolved into the magnificent basilica seen today. It is also a significant stop on the “7 Churches” pilgrimage route traditionally walked during Holy Week.
• Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano - Next, visit the cathedral of Rome, which serves as the Pope’s official seat. The Archbasilica of St. John Lateran holds the title of the most important and oldest church in the world. As one of the four papal basilicas in Rome, it was the original residence of the popes until the 14th century.
• Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore - Following that, explore the basilica believed to have been commissioned by the Blessed Virgin Mary herself. She appeared to both Pope Liberius and a Roman Patrician, Giovanni, expressing her desire for a church to be built in her honor. On August 5th, a miraculous snowfall outlined the church’s layout on the Esquiline hill, earning her the title “Lady of the Snows.” The basilica now houses the manger of the Christ child.
• Basilica Papale San Paolo Fuori le Mura - Conclude your tour at St. Paul’s Outside the Walls. Situated beyond the ancient Aurelian wall, the burial site of St. Paul was initially marked by a small memorial known as a Cella Memoriae. Constantine I later commissioned a larger basilica to be constructed over it in honor of St. Paul. The basilica has been demolished and rebuilt multiple times, undergoing numerous restorations and expansions. It was the largest church in Rome until the construction of St. Peter’s.

• Private transportation
• Knowledgeable guide

Join us on our Sacred Rome Church journey where a knowledgeable theologian and devoted chauffeur will accompany you on a high-end vehicle to three of the four Major Papal Basilicas plus the Basilica of the Holy Cross. These iconic churches are a ‘must-visit’ for anyone in Rome! At the Basilica of St. Mary Major, also known as the Holy House of Loreto, you’ll view the crib where Jesus slept. This Basilica is the most significant dedication to Mary in Rome. Next, you’ll visit the Lateran Basilica, Rome’s cathedral that houses the Bishop of Rome’s ceremonial chair, and the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls. In the Basilica of the Holy Cross, relics from Christ’s Crucifixion await you, such as portions of the thorn crown and the original cross of Jesus. This tour, led by one of our leading theologians, promises a deeply spiritual and moving experience!

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