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Detail of the facade of the church of Saint Ignatius in the Campo Marzio district in Rome

Destination of pilgrims

The tombs of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Saint John Berchmans and Saint Robert Bellarmino

Decorations of the vault of the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome. Frescoes are by jesuit artist Andrea Pozzo

Amazing works of art

The baroque masterpieces by Andrea Pozzo

Facade of the Roman College building, adjacent to the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome

The church and the Society of Jesus

The presence of the Jesuits in the Campo Marzio district and the Roman College

Group of young people visiting the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome on the occasion of the Aloysian Jubilee (2018-2019)

The Aloysian Jubilee

A year of grace for the 450th anniversary of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga’s birth

Fresco of the vault of the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome by Andrea Pozzo, representing Saint Ignatius surrounded by angels

The glory of Saint Ignatius

The large fresco of the Vault shows Saint Ignatius of Loyola surrounded by angels, bringing grace to the ends of the world.

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The optical illusion effect of the famous fake dome by artist Andrea Pozzo at the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome

The Fake Dome

Jesuit artist Andrea Pozzo creates a fake architectural work which gives an amazing optical Illusion effect.

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The tomb of Saint John Berchmans at the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome

The side altars

The side altars house the tombs of three major saints of the Society of Jesus. Every day, the burials are visited by hundreds of pilgrims.

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The presbitery of the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome, decorated by artist Andrea Pozzo

The Presbytery

The paintings illustrate the fundamental moments of Saint Ignatius’ vocation. In particular, the apse depicts the vision of La Storta (Rome).

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The rooms of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga

Our church is adjacent to the Roman College, where Saint Aloysius and other Jesuits studied, served and lived.

 

Opening celebration of the Aloyisian Jubilee presided over by Fr. General of the Society of Jesus, Arturo Sosa sj (2018)

Celebrations

Timetables of Celebrations of the Eucharist and spiritual meetings at the church of Saint Ignatius, and how to reach us.

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Meeting of one of the several spiritual groups of the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome

Spiritual groups

Several groups meet at the Oratory of San Francesco Saverio “del Caravita”, adjacent to the church.

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Group of tourists and pilgrims visiting the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome (free guided tour)

Guided tours

It is possible to visit our church accompanied by our volunteers or the volunteers of the Living Stones initiative.

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Detail of the decorations of the church of Saint Ignatius in Rome representing Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Ignatius of Loyola and the Society of Jesus

The story of Saint Ignatius and the Society of Jesus: historical milestones, events, personalities and curious facts.

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