Rome Ecumenism Course 2024

 Journeying Back to the Early Church "The need to meet and pray together" Signs and Symbols: Language of Belief Church Houses from 1st to 4th Century Under Today's Churches, Basilicas and Cathedrals St. Sabina - Wealthy Roman Family Patroness from the Early Church "Houses" situated under present day basilica Martyred & her remains returned to her family home Frescoe from the Early Church The Painting The painting was commissioned by the Princess Donna Olimpia Pamphilj and is considered to be his masterpiece.  The Virgin, in a blue cloak and red dress, is seated in the centre with the child Jesus on her knee. Kneeling on her right is St. Dominic, to whom she presents a rosary, whilst the child also presents a rosary to St. Catherine of Siena, who kneels on his left and wears a crown of thorns. Circling the head of the Virgin are five small cherubs. Catherine of Siena (1347-1380) is the patron saint of Rome and joined the Dominicans when very young.  She was k...

Chiostro del Bramante (Matteo Carboni) Rome is a city in which the modern world plays with the past. To me, the Chiostro del Bramante, stands as an example of the ways this occurs in the Eternal City. The Chiostro was a monastery designed by Donato Bramante (1444-1515) and commissioned by Cardinal Oliviero Carafe around 1500 CE. Bramante incorporated elements of Greek and Roman architecture so characteristic of the Renaissance. Today, the Chiostro is a social and cultural hub in Rome. Part of the building features art exhibits. The current exhibit,  Emotion: Contemporary Art Tells the Story of Emotion , highlights the work of several artists from around the world. What struck me, as I walked through the installations, is how the modern art incorporated elements of Bramante's Renaissance architecture and decorations. Rather than hiding the ceilings and floors, many of the installations incorporated elements of building into the contemporary art. By doing this, the exh...

Reflections from Rome: Ecumenism 2024 ... a blog by Maureen  

Just a test to see if I'm posting correctly. Took this photo at the phone booth by the Castle Sant' Angelo, where someone had written that quote on the hand receiver. Seems like a good pic for me to start with as I ALWAYS miss my family when I travel: "Tell her you love her" k.  

Welcome to our journey of studying ecumenism and interfaith relations in Rome in the summer of 2024. Please visit often as we share insights, new learnings, adventures, pictures, etc., from our three weeks in the eternal city. We’re glad to have you along!