St. Sebastian catacombs: |  |
This is the oldest Christian catacomb in Rome and the only one always known throughout the centuries. The site of this Christian burial gave the name to all catacombs. Its importance lasted also thanks to the church of St. Sebastian and the memory of the apostles. During Emperor Valerian’s persecution in 258AD, the bodies of the Saints Peter and Paul were hidden in the catacomb where they were kept for 40 years.
The ‘memoria apostolorum’, ancient site where the early Christians pay tribute to the apostles, is part of the tour. Noteworthy are three hypogeal of the 1st century and epigraphs of the 5th century.
My favorite catacomb because of its beauty, history and significance. The location is within the walking distance from the Circus of Maxentius, the mausoleum of Romolos, the mausoleum of Cecilia Metella and the stroll along the Appian Way.
The ‘memoria apostolorum’, ancient site where the early Christians pay tribute to the apostles, is part of the tour. Noteworthy are three hypogeal of the 1st century and epigraphs of the 5th century.
My favorite catacomb because of its beauty, history and significance. The location is within the walking distance from the Circus of Maxentius, the mausoleum of Romolos, the mausoleum of Cecilia Metella and the stroll along the Appian Way.
