Il Santa Croce benedice i martiri cristiani del Colosseo Romano
“The Holy Cross blesses the Christian martyrs of the Roman Coliseum”…
This is one of the most poignant and meaningful images of my entire Italian journey. The Holy Cross stands very majestic as evening descends on the ancient ruins. The Colosseum has close connections with the Roman Catholic Church, as each Good Friday the Pope leads a torch lit "Way of the Cross" procession that starts in the area around the Colosseum. The Colosseum is generally regarded by Christians as a site of the martyrdom of large numbers of believers during the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire, as evidenced by Church history and tradition. A Cross stands exultant in the Colosseum center with a plaque, stating: “The amphitheatre, one consecrated to triumphs, entertainments, and the impious worship of pagan gods, is now dedicated to the sufferings of the martyrs purified from impious superstitions.” Viewing the iconic Colosseum for the first time…I was in awe. It is as grand in person as it appears in the media, and it seems to hold a very mystical aura. Climbing the ancient steps inside, one cannot help but feel not only the suffering of its past, but the forgiveness and sacrifice of its present stature.
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- Dino Carbetta
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