Stop #1 – Santa Maria Spora Minerva
This church is slowly becoming my new favorite. St. Catherine of Siena’s body is under the main altar, the side chapel is dedicated to St. Thomas Aquinas (the only one in Rome dedicated to St. Thomas), it is home to Michelangelo’s “The Risen Christ,” and much much more!
“The Risen Christ” in all its glory!
Long view of the church. The Dominicans are lucky!
Stop #2 – Sant’ Angese in Agnoe
Located in Piazza Navona. It is home to St. Agnes’ head.
Here is the dome. Beautiful.
St. Agnes’ skull.
Stop #3 – Chiesa Nuovo (aka S. Maria in Vallicella)
It is currently under restoration for the upcoming Jubilee year. St. Philip Neri is buried under the side altar there.
St. Philip Neri’s altar.
Pretty solid times. Hope you all are well.
JPD
Unfathomable beauty.