Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio

Santi Giovanni e Paolo al Celio
Basilica of Saints John and Paul on the Caelian Hill
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo
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41°53′11″N 12°29′32″E / 41.8864°N 12.4922°E / 41.8864; 12.4922
LocationPiazza Dei SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Rome
CountryItaly
Language(s)Italian
DenominationCatholic
TraditionRoman Rite
Religious orderPassionist
Websitebasilicassgiovanniepaolo.it
History
Statustitular church, minor basilica
FoundedAD 398
Founder(s)Saint Pammachius
DedicationJohn and Paul (4th century martyrs)
Relics heldPaul of the Cross
Architecture
Architectural typePaleochristian, Baroque
Completed1951
Administration
DioceseRome

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]

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