The Scala Sancta (English: Holy Stairs, Italian: Scala Santa) are a set of 28 white marble steps located in an edifice on extraterritorial property of the Holy See in Rome, Italy proximate to the Archbasilica of Saint John in Laterano. [1]

Jan 1, 2024 · This is the complete guide to visiting the Holy Stairs in Rome. I give you an overview of the history of Scala Sancta and give you must know tips for visiting. The Scala Sancta is one of the most important Catholic relics in existence. Today, pilgrims from all over the world travel to climb the steps on their knees.

La Scala Santa (Holy Stairs), located in Rome, is one of the most valuable relics of the Christian faith. Twenty-eight marble steps lead to the Holy of Holies (Latin: Sancta Sanctorum), the chapel of the popes, located in the Lateran Palace (Italian: Palazzo del Laterano).

Jul 19, 2023 · The Holy Stairs, also known as the Scala Sancta in Latin and the Scala Santa in Italian, is a set of 28 marble steps located near the Archbasilica of Saint John in Lateran in Rome. These steps are believed to have been part of the praetorium (residence) of Pontius Pilate in …

Apr 2, 2021 · Just across the street from the Basilica of Saint John Lateran is one of Rome’s most treasured places: the Sanctuary of the Holy Stairs (Scala Santa), under the custody of The Passionist Fathers.

May 22, 2018 · Traditionally, the Scala Sancta is the actual stair case that led to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem. Jesus Christ stood on the Scala Santa at the time of his Passion on the way his trial. According to this tradition in the 4th century the …

Feb 22, 2017 · The Scala Sancta are known as the holy stairs. The Christian faithful who visit them in Rome climb each step on their knees, performing an act of devotion.

Apr 11, 2019 · The bare, white marble of Rome's 'Scala Sancta,' which are believed to be the stairs trod by Christ on the day of his trial and death, are exposed and visible to pilgrims for the first time in...

Located near the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, the Sanctuary houses the Sancta Sanctorum, the old chapel of the Popes where you can worship the image of the Holy Saviour and the Holy Stairs.

Consisting of twenty-eight white marble steps, at Rome, near the Lateran; according to tradition the staircase leading once to the prætorium of Pilate at Jerusalem, hence sanctified by the footsteps of Our Lord during his Passion.