“Catacomb Saints” – Rome’s decorated dead

Available for the faithful to see

The maze-like catacombs of Rome play host to the first Christian martyrs, declared saints because of their unique bravery and unmovable faith. The beautifully-adorned skeletons were dubbed “Catacomb Saints” and were found decorated with precious stones, fabrics, crowns, armors, even wigs. They now appear in churches to remind the faithful of the riches awaiting after death…

 

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