An attempt to indicate the Christian space intended for the celebration of the liturgy in pre-Constantinian Rome (The 3rd century and the beginning of the 4th century) Cover Image

Próba wskazania chrześcijańskiej przestrzeni przeznaczonej do sprawowania liturgii w przedkonstantyńskim Rzymie (III wiek i początek wieku IV)
An attempt to indicate the Christian space intended for the celebration of the liturgy in pre-Constantinian Rome (The 3rd century and the beginning of the 4th century)

Author(s): Jarosław A. Superson SAC
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Archaeology, Ancient World, Evaluation research, History of Religion
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: sacraria; ad Catacumbas; domus ecclesiae; conventicula; ecclesia; Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul ad Catacumbas;

Summary/Abstract: In this study, the author, analyzing relevant written sources and using the fruits of archaeological work, explained how the followers of Jesus Christ settled in or near Rome managed the space for the needs of their faith before they were given the Basilica of Constantine on Lateran. Written sources and archaeological excavations do not provide information about the equipment of the halls, sacraria, domi ecclesiae or ecclesiae or their location in Urbe. Until the decision to start building a basilica dedicated to Saint Apostles Peter and Paul ad Catacumbas by the usurper Maxentius, the Christian heritage related to the use of space is like a part of disciplina arcani.

  • Issue Year: XXV/2019
  • Issue No: 53
  • Page Range: 29-46
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish