Catacombe di Commodilla
Typology:
Catacombs
Address
Address:
Via delle Sette Chiese, 42
Zone:
Quartiere Ostiense (Roma sud)
Contacts
Telephone:
06 4465610 - 06 4467601
Opening times
The catacomb, closed to the public, can be visited through prior written bookings (at least 10 days before the visit) to:
Pontificia Commissione di Archeologia Sacra
e-mail: protocollo@arcsacra.va
(please indicate the day of the visit and number of people, max 15)
Description
Located in the underground area of Giovannipoli Park, the Catacombs of Commodilla, a Christian matron, contain, among other things, the crypt with the tombs of the martyrs Felix and Adautto, some Byzantine paintings and a curious graffito inscription dating from the 9th century AD.
In the underground basilica, on the left, Christ on the globe hands over the keys to St. Peter, who has St. Adautto and St. Merita next to him.
On the opposite side are St Paul, St Felix and St Stephen Orante.
Nearby, the panel shows the widow Tùrtura presented to the Madonna and Child enthroned by Ss. Felice and Adautto.
On the back wall, the fresco of St. Luke with medical instruments in a leather bosette.
In the underground basilica, on the left, Christ on the globe hands over the keys to St. Peter, who has St. Adautto and St. Merita next to him.
On the opposite side are St Paul, St Felix and St Stephen Orante.
Nearby, the panel shows the widow Tùrtura presented to the Madonna and Child enthroned by Ss. Felice and Adautto.
On the back wall, the fresco of St. Luke with medical instruments in a leather bosette.
Educational activities
See also
Culture and leisure › Green › Gardens, villas and urban parks
Last checked:
2023-03-07 14:57