San Giorgio in Velabro

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1Orientation

Welcome to San Giorgio in Velabro, a site where the layers of Roman history are physically manifest. We stand in the low valley of the Velabrum, nestled between the Capitoline and Palatine hills. …
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2The Portico and the Arch of Janus

Before we cross the threshold, we must pause at the portico and the neighboring Arch of Janus. The Arch of Janus, a massive four-way marble structure dating to the 4th century, is a survivor of the ancient Forum Boarium. …
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3The Nave and Recycled Columns

Entering the nave, the first thing that strikes the scholarly eye is the arrangement of the columns. As I mentioned, these are 'spolia,' salvaged from various ancient buildings. …
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4The Apse and the Cavallini Fresco

As we approach the sanctuary, our attention is drawn to the magnificent 13th-century fresco in the apse. This masterpiece is attributed to Pietro Cavallini, a contemporary of Giotto who was instrumental in the transition toward a…
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5The Relics of Saint George

Beneath the high altar lies the spiritual heart of this basilica: the relics of Saint George. Through a small arched opening, or 'fenestella confessionis,' we can catch a glimpse of the reliquaries containing parts of the saint’s…
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6The Cardinal Deacons and John Henry Newman

Along the walls of the nave, you will find several placards commemorating the eminent churchmen who have served as Cardinal Deacons of San Giorgio in Velabro. Because this church originated as a diaconia, it has traditionally…
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7The 1920s Restoration and the Schola Cantorum

Much of what we see today is the result of a radical restoration program undertaken in the 1920s. Led by the Superintendent of Monuments for Rome, this project aimed to strip away 'numerous accretions'—mostly Baroque and later…
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8Closing

As we depart San Giorgio in Velabro, let us take a final moment to reflect on the transformation of this site. We began our journey in the Velabrum, a place once dedicated to the 'worldly pursuits' of the cattle market and money…
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