Holy Cross in Jerusalem

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Exterior: The 18th-Century Baroque Facade of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme: A clear view of the iconic elliptical facade designed by architects Domenico Gregorini and Pietro Passalacqua. The travertine structure features a grand entrance porch with rounded arches and massive columns, reflecting the transition from the ancient Sessorian Palace hall into a soaring Baroque sanctuary. Crowning the balustrade are dramatic statues of the Four Evangelists, Saint Helena holding the True Cross, and Constantine, which serve as artistic anchors for the site's imperial and sacred history. To the left, the weathered brickwork of the medieval monastery and imperial ruins is visible, highlighting the physical "layers" where the 4th-century palace meets the later architectural refurbishments.

Santa Croce in Gerusalemme (Part 1) - Sunday, Fourth Week of Lent

Santa Croce in Gerusalemme (in English, Holy Cross in Jerusalem) is a fascinating place where you can be present in the space of some pretty amazing history and legends. Turn your mind back to the time when the emperor Constantine legalized Christianity in 313 AD. His mother became enamored with the religion and traveled to Jerusalem to find the physical items related to Christianity. She returned with pieces of the true cross, thorns from the crown of thorns, and nails fr

Rick Bessey

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