Santa Maria Egiziaca Church, Religious monument near Bocca della Verità, Rome, Italy
The Santa Maria Egiziaca Church stands within the Temple of Portunus structure along the banks of the Tiber River in central Rome.
The transformation of the Roman temple into a church occurred under Pope John VIII in 872, as documented by an inscription discovered in 1571.
The church takes its name from Mary of Egypt, a female saint who turned from a life of sin to become a desert hermit in early Christianity.
The building remained under Armenian community management from 1571 to 1921, serving as both a church and a hostel for Armenian pilgrims.
Medieval frescoes depicting saints and stories of the Virgin Mary remain visible on the interior walls despite the building's deconsecration.
Location: Rome
GPS coordinates: 41.88917,12.48095
Latest update: November 20, 2025 14:33
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