Sante Rufina e Seconda

The church of Sante Rufina e Seconda stands along Via della Lungaretta, featuring traditional Roman ecclesiastical architecture and religious artworks inside the building.

The church commemorates two Roman virgin-martyrs, Rufina and Secunda, daughters of senator Asterius, who were executed for their Christian faith around 257 AD.

Religious ceremonies and masses take place in this church, which holds relics of Saints Rufina and Secunda, transferred to the Lateran Basilica in the 12th century.

Visitors can find the church at coordinates 41.88975° N and 12.472278° E, within walking distance from other notable religious sites in Trastevere.

The church houses artworks from the 1620s depicting the martyrdom of the saints, showing them floating in the Tiber River with weights tied around their necks.

Location: Rome

GPS coordinates: 41.88975,12.47228

Latest update: March 9, 2025 17:18