1700 Years of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran
• 312 - Battle of the Milvian Bridge. Constantine was victorious after seeing a vision of the Chi-Rho, a symbol of Christ.
Basilica Costantiniana
by Lex Bosman
Anyone entering the present church of San Giovanni in Laterano for the first time will probably not immediately be aware of the historical importance of this place, nor of the history hidden in this great building.
Revelation: The Sacrament Altar in the Lateran Basilica
The profound spiritual renewal of the Counter-Reformation Church reaffirmed the central role of the Eucharist in Catholic faith and worship. Altars dedicated to the Eucharist were erected in major churches throughout Italy, often by local bishops, while in Rome, the popes assumed the patronage of sacrament altars.
Guarino Guarini: Celebrating 400 Years
This year marks the 400th anniversary of the birth of the baroque priest-architect Guarino Guarini (1624-1683). Guarini, a Theatine priest active as a mathematician, astronomer, and philosopher, as well as an architect, designed buildings throughout the Italian peninsula and across Europe.
Restoring the Luster to the Basilica Aurea
After a long period of decline, the cathedral originally dedicated to Christ the Savior and, centuries later, rededicated in honor of Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist (the archbasilica’s Latin name is Archibasilica Sanctissimi Salvatoris ac Sancti Ioannis Baptistae et Ioannis Evangelistae ad Lateranum) saw a resurgence in the Middle Ages.