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Dome inside Basilica Santa Pudenziana
(all photos on this page by Dylan Stecker
on October 31, 2011)
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The church of Santa Pudenziana is recognized as the oldest place of
Christian worship in Rome. The 4th century Christian apse mosaic is
considered the
oldest one in Rome. The structure was built over a 2nd century house (probably
during the pontificate of
Pius I, 140–155 AD). This church was the residence of the Pope until,
313 when emperor Constantine offered them the Lateran Palace. Only
later did the Pope move to St. Peter's, his current residence. The
basilica of Santa Pudenziana is dedicated to Saint
Pudentiana, sister of Saint
Praxedis and daughter of
Saint Pudens. It is the national church of the Philippines.
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