
St. Mary Major is not just one of the four Papal Basilicas of Rome; it is a true Sanctuary of the Nativity, so much so that it has been nicknamed the “Bethlehem of the West.” If you want to touch (spiritually) the deepest roots of Christmas, this is where you need to come. The reason […]
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The St. Mary Major’s Basilica hosts a secret special calendar which gives us a fascinating insight into the daily life of Ancient Rome.This ancient agenda is not like the modern ones we are used to. Actually, it is a fresco painted on the wall of an existing Roman building, depicting a whole year divided into […]
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