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Via Crucis Catholic Pilgrim Walking Tour in Rome
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Via Crucis Catholic Pilgrim Walking Tour in Rome
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Via Crucis Pilgrim Tour Rome
Duration: 3 hours
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Highlights
Crucis exclusively offers walking tours of religious sites led by and created for traditional Catholics. While mainstream tour guides recount the history of a given place of interest, our devout Catholic guides are able to weave spirituality and scripture into our tours. Those of the faith, and anyone else who is interested, may enjoy an experience that is neither secular nor dismissive of that faith. Our guides are Catholic scholars who are knowledgeable in theology as well as the history and culture of the Church.
Itinerary
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeThe Arch-Basilica of St John Lateran is the Mother Church of the World and the Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome, otherwise known as the Pope. The oldest and highest ranking of Rome’s four Major Basilicas, San Giovanni is also the site of one of the four Holy Doors that pilgrims will pass through during the Jubileum year for a Partial Indulgence. A thoroughly mind-blowing sight to behold inside as well as out, the cathedral contains part of the Holy Sponge, numerous papal tombs and the skulls of Saints Peter and Paul, the Pillars of the Church.Basilica di Santa Prassede
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeJust across the street from St Mary Major is one of Rome’s hidden treasures in the form of the quiet and peaceful Basilica of St Praxedes. The basilica is named after the 1st century martyr, who along with her sister Pudentiana cared for and aided persecuted Christians here in the heart of the pagan Roman Empire. The relics of countless martyrs were brought to this site and hidden in a well, but the most extraordinary treasure in the Basilica of Santa Prassede is in fact the pillar against which the Lord Christ was scourged before His crucifixion. The column was brought to Rome from Jerusalem in the 13th century as a donation in gratitude for the Fourth Crusade. St Praxedes is also home to some of the earliest examples of Christian mosaic art.Church of Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeNext stop as we make our way towards the Holy Stairs is the Church of St Alphonsus of Ligouri, the 18th century bishop and theologian. A comparatively unremarkable building from the outside—despite its unique neo-Gothic architecture—like so many of Rome’s churches, it hides a splendid interior as well as a priceless treasure for traditional Catholic pilgrims: the original icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, also known as Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, or in the east, Our Lady of the Passion.Pontifical Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedKnown as the Scala Sancta, these are the very same steps that Jesus ascended at the praetorium of the Roman Procurator in Jerusalem, Pontius Pilate, to be condemned to death by crucifixion. Brought to Rome in the 4th century by the mother of the Emperor Constantine, St Helena, it is the pilgrim tradition to follow in the footsteps of Christ by climbing the steps on one’s knees. Please note however, that while we will see the Holy Steps on our tour, we will not have time to partake in the tradition, so those wishing to do so should organise a separate visit. No booking is necessary and entrance is free. We’ll also visit the Holy of Holies at the Church of the Holy Stairs, the inner sanctum historically accessed exclusively by the Pope, where a glimpse inside the tiny chapel reveals an acheiropoieta of the Lord Jesus—an icon by tradition begun by St Luke and finished by angels.Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Arch-Basilica of St John Lateran is the Mother Church of the World and the Seat of the Bishop of Rome, otherwise known as the Pope. The oldest and highest ranking of Rome’s four Major Basilicas, San Giovanni is also the site of one of the four Holy Doors that pilgrims will pass through during the Jubileum year for Partial Indulgence. A thoroughly mind-blowing sight to behold inside as well as out, the cathedral contains statues of all the Apostles, numerous papal tombs and the skulls of St Peter and St Paul, the Pillars of the Church.Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThe Basilica of the Holy Cross of Jerusalem is the climax of our tour and the location of the most important Relics of the Passion of Christ. Here inside this unique basilica, where crowds are rare despite the bustling chaos of the city outside, we are able to observe and venerate some of the most precious artefacts in Christendom. After Christianity was legalised, the mother of Emperor Constantine, St Helena, made pilgrimage to Jerusalem. With the blessing of the Bishop there, she brought back to Rome a section of wood from the True Cross on which Jesus was crucified, Holy Nails from the Crucifixion, thorns from the Crown of Thorns and the board that was hung above Him on the cross, bearing the sardonic inscription, “Jesus the Nazarene, King of the Jews”. Also contained in the Basilica of Santa Croce is the finger of St Thomas, fragments from the cave of the Nativity and the Holy Sepulchre.
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Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please remember that shoulders and knees must be covered and clients must dress respectfully.
Please note, due to the large number of annual events in the liturgical calendar, various feast days and other events going on in the city of Rome, it may occasionally be necessary for us to modify the itinerary of a tour. If this is the case you will be informed of the change via email. All tours booked through online travel agents such as GetYourGuide may be cancelled up to 24 hours before the tour departs for a 100% refund.
This is a particularly difficult walking tour in summer
Not recommended for travellers unable to walk more than 2 kilometres.
Location
Address
Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore 42, Rome, Italy 00185
Provider
Crucis Tours
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