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Basilica of St. Bartholomew on Tiber Island
22 Piazza S. Bartolomeo All'Isola Roma
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Titular and Minor Basilica Hosting the Relics of St. Bartholomew the Apostle and Martyr
Built in the year 998 on the orders of Otto III, Holy Roman Emoperor, atop the ruins of an ancient Roman temple termed the Temple of Aesculapius. Emperor Otto II built the church to honor his martyred friend St. Adalbert of Praque. Later, Emperor Otto III would enshrine the relics of other saints he had collected.
These saints would be joined by the major relics of St. Bartholomew Apostle and Martyr and would be rededicated to St. Bartholomew.
In the crypt, one can find a memorial dedicated to the New Martyrs of the World, housing relics of those who gave their lives for the faith.
Related Content
"Basilica of St. Bartholomew: A Sanctuary for Modern Martyrs and a Jubilee 2025 Pilgrimage Site" - EWTN Vaticano
