Santi Sergio e Bacco, Byzantine-rite church in Monti district, Rome, Italy
Santi Sergio e Bacco is a Byzantine-rite church in Rome's Monti district, blending baroque and neoclassical features. Inside, a barrel vault frames an 18th-century ceiling fresco by artist Sebastiano Ceccaroni, creating the main visual focus of the nave.
The church traces its roots to the 9th century settlement of Sergius and Bacchus in Callinico. Over the following centuries, it underwent architectural transformations that resulted in the baroque and neoclassical features visible today.
The church serves as the cathedral and spiritual center for Rome's Ukrainian Greek Catholic community. It functions as a space where Byzantine liturgical traditions are maintained and practiced in the heart of the city.
The church stands on Piazza Madonna dei Monti in Rome's historic center, surrounded by cafes, restaurants, and shops. Its location makes it easy to combine a visit with other stops in the neighborhood.
A fresco of Madonna was discovered in 1718 in the sacristy, leading the church to adopt the additional name Madonna del Pascolo. This find deepened the spiritual significance of the site and remains woven into local memory.
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