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Sant'Anastasia al Palatino - Tuesday, First Week of Lent
Sant'Anastasia is a church in the heart of ancient Rome. It sits at the western end of the Circus Maximus within an easy walk of the...

Rick Bessey
Mar 101 min read


San Pietro in Vincoli - Monday, First Week of Lent
St. Peters in Chains is a fascinating place. From the piazza outside it is difficult to recognize as a church; it appears to be piazza...

Rick Bessey
Mar 102 min read


Saint John Lateran - Sunday, First Week of Lent
With the Church of Saint John Lateran we come to the seat of the Bishop of Rome. One might think of Saint Peter's as the main church of...

Rick Bessey
Mar 92 min read


Sant'Agostino - Saturday, Week of Ash Wednesday
If you are visiting the Piazza Navona - and many visitors to Rome are! - take the time to go north one block and visit Sant'Agostino. ...

Rick Bessey
Mar 83 min read


Santi Giovanni e Paolo - Friday, Week of Ash Wednesday
The church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo is one of the more fascinating churches of the Lenten churches. The approach to the church is...

Rick Bessey
Mar 72 min read


San Giorgio al Velabro - Thursday, Week of Ash Wednesday
San Giorgio al Velabro is located in a beautiful part of Rome within sight of the famous Bocca della Verita (see Roman Holiday, with...

Rick Bessey
Mar 61 min read


Santa Sabina - Ash Wednesday
The church of Santa Sabina is a wonderful surprise that perfectly embodies the flavor of Rome. The beautifully classical building...

Rick Bessey
Mar 52 min read


The Lenten Churches of Rome
It would be an understatement to say that Rome is filled with churches. The catholic church has a presence in the city since the time of...

Rick Bessey
Mar 42 min read
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