| Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio | |
|---|---|
| Basilica of Saints John and Paul on the Caelian Hill | |
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo | |
 Exterior view | |
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| 41°53′11″N 12°29′32″E / 41.8864°N 12.4922°E | |
| Location | Piazza Dei SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Rome |
| Country | Italy |
| Language(s) | Italian |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Tradition | Roman Rite |
| Religious order | Passionist |
| Website | basilicassgiovanniepaolo |
| History | |
| Status | titular church, minor basilica |
| Founded | AD 398 |
| Founder(s) | Saint Pammachius |
| Dedication | John and Paul (4th century martyrs) |
| Relics held | Paul of the Cross |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Paleochristian, Baroque |
| Completed | 1951 |
| Administration | |
| Diocese | Rome |
The Basilica of Saints John and Paul on the Caelian Hill (Italian: Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio) is an ancient basilica church in Rome, located on the Caelian Hill. It was originally built in 398.
It is home to the Passionists and is the burial place of St. Paul of the Cross. Additionally, it is the station church of the first Friday in Lent.[1]