Oratorio dei quaranta martiri, Christian oratory in Roman Forum, Italy.
The Oratorio dei Quaranta Martiri stands within the Roman Forum, near the Temple of Vesta and the Temple of Dioscuri at Lacus Iuturnae.
The structure, dating from the 6th century, transformed from a quadrangular hall of Domitian Palace into a Christian place of worship after Byzantine conquest in 552.
The oratory contains eighth-century frescoes depicting forty Christian soldiers who were executed in Armenia during the reign of Emperor Diocletian.
The oratory maintains its original quadrangular layout and contains Latin crosses, medieval floor fragments, and wall paintings from different historical periods.
The interior walls display multiple layers of frescoes, including a fading image of Saint Anthony the Hermit and representations of the martyred soldiers.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.89135,12.48588
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:00
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