Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

basilica, Rome, Italy

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    In Rome: Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

    The Santa Croce in Gerusalemme (Holy Cross in Jerusalem) minor basilica was built into the palace in which St. Helena lived (317–322). About this time a hall of the palace was converted into a church, and two adjoining small rooms were…

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