Basilica of San Clemente
Basilica of San Clemente
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Facade of San Clemente
The present San Clemente was built around 1100. Below it is a 4th century church, and below that a Roman house in which it is believed Christians worshipped until the 4th century church was built. Saint Clement is buried in the Church, along with Saint Ignatius of Antioch and most likely Saint Cyril.
The oldest level is thought to be the titulus Clementis, one of the first parish churches in Rome, and probably belonged to the family of Titus Flavius Clemens, consul and martyr and a contemporary of Pope St Clement. Set right next to a pagan temple, a Mithraeum or Temple of Mithras, it was one of the first churches in Rome.
The Irish Dominicans have been at San Clemente for 350 years. We were their guests during our trip to Rome. When we asked "Where can we get the best Italian food in Rome?" they answered, "Stay home. We have it right here." They were right! When you visit Rome don't miss San Clemente. There's no place like it in the world!
Apse of San Clemente
San Clemente, the view from my room
The garden. We had our own orange and lemon trees!
The Basilica Roof
San Clemente: the house is 800 years old
We gathered here after the afternoon meal each day
800 year old hallway. Even the tile is original.
Father Dan, a bit less than 800 years old.
The cloister. The oldest existing in Rome.
Saint Peter's/Vatican + Pope John Paul II + Various + San Clemente + Santa Sabina
History of San Clemente + San Clemente Photos + History and Photos
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