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domenica, maggio 15, 2005 

The Holy Stairs (la Scala Santa)


Near San Giovanni in Laterano, there is the Holy Stairs (Scala Santa). The legend says that this is the stairs that Jesus climbed up when He was judged by Pilato and taken in Rome by S. Elena. Well, at the end of this Stairs you can see a little church through a grate: the legend says that here are the bodies of Enoch and Elia, two prophets. But they are in a room that you can't see: infact the legend tells that anyone who looks at them dies immediately. The legend moreover narrates that the prophets will be back in Earth during the end of times to speak about God. In this church there is also a picture of Jesus, painted by S. Luca with the help of an angel, that made a lot of miracles during the Middle Age. If you want more information about it, post me a comment. Dblk

10:32 PM |

are there any photos available from inside the church? Interesting the Vatican seems to hide all the historical things that have been in front of everyone's face for centuries no?

Posted by Blogger Unknown | domenica, luglio 19, 2009 3:02:00 PM   

I just would like to know about if there is hold any mass there or other services. I'll be in Rome during Christmas time and I'd like to be in the mass there
Thank you very much

Posted by Blogger sara | giovedì, dicembre 17, 2009 12:38:00 PM   

I am goind to Rome this Dic and will like to see the Scalla Santa,can do you have more info. on it.?
Sincerely
Joanna Ball

Posted by Anonymous Anonimo | mercoledì, novembre 03, 2010 4:59:00 PM   

you amaze me with your knowledge and passion.... thank you Dblk ;)

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