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Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio
Roman Catholic basilica, a landmark of Rome, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the church in Venice, see Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice.
The Basilica of Saints John and Paul on the Caelian Hill (Italian: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio) is an ancient basilica church in Rome, located on the Caelian Hill. It was originally built in 398.
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Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio | |
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Basilica of Saints John and Paul on the Caelian Hill | |
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo | |
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41.8864°N 12.4922°E / 41.8864; 12.4922 | |
Location | Piazza Dei SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Rome |
Country | Italy |
Language(s) | Italian |
Denomination | Catholic |
Tradition | Roman Rite |
Religious order | Passionist |
Website | basilicassgiovanniepaolo |
History | |
Status | titular church, minor basilica |
Founded | AD 398 |
Founder(s) | Saint Pammachius |
Dedication | John and Paul (4th century martyrs) |
Relics held | Paul of the Cross |
Architecture | |
Architectural type | Paleochristian, Baroque |
Completed | 1951 |
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Diocese | Rome |
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It is home to the Passionists and is the burial place of St. Paul of the Cross. Additionally, it is the station church of the first Friday in Lent.[1]