Santissimo Sacramento e Cinque Piaghe, Catholic oratory in Parione district, Rome, Italy.
Santissimo Sacramento e Cinque Piaghe is a small oratory in Rome's Parione district with a facade decorated by four angel statues positioned above the tympanum and ornamental details framing the central window. The building functions as a worship space for the confraternity and sits on Via dei Baullari near the church of San Lorenzo in Damaso.
Construction began in 1611 under architect Giulio Rainaldo and finished in 1617, supported by Spanish noblewoman Teresa Enriquez. The confraternity that uses the space had been established much earlier, around the start of the 16th century under Pope Julius II.
The Confraternity of the Holy Sacrament and Five Wounds still uses this space for their devotional activities, reflecting spiritual practices that developed over centuries. The simple interior and exterior design shows how this community chose to express their faith through modest rather than grand architectural statements.
The oratory is located on Via dei Baullari in the city center and can be easily reached on foot. As an active worship space, it may have limited visiting hours, so checking ahead is wise before planning a visit.
In 1863, architect Luigi Tedeschi relocated the entire facade of the building from Piazza dell'Aquila to its current position on Via dei Baullari. This unusual moving operation makes it a curious example of how Rome adapted its urban layout during the 19th century.
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