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		The Basilica of San Clemente is situated some three hundred yards above the Colosseum, on a road that rises gradually to St John Lateran from the valley between the Coelian Hill on the south and the Oppian Hill on the north.
		basilica survived until about 1100, when it was found that the building was unsafe and should be abandoned, possibly because of destruction caused in the neighbourhood by the Normans under Robert Guiscard when coming to the rescue of Pope Gregory VII in 1084.
		It is generally assumed in books on San Clemente that a Benedictine community occupied the original basilica from the sixth century onwards, but this is clearly due, to a misreading of a passage in the Dialogues of Pope Gregory the Great (590-604).
	www.dominicans.ie /clemente.htm (677 words)

	ICR Cantiere San Clemente (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The existence of a church of San Clemente was mentioned by St Jerome in the fourth century, a council under pope Zosimus was held in the basilica of San Clemente in 417 and it is listed as one of the titular churches of Rome in the synod of 499.
		The monumental complex of San Clemente consists, then, in the upper 12th century basilica with its conventual buildings, the lower early Christian basilica with its surrounding structures and lower again, a residence, a mithraic temple and an industrial complex, all dating to the period of the Roman empire.
		In the upper basilica the ICR has restored the famous frescos of Masolino da Panicale in the Branda Castiglione chapel and also in collaboration with the "Soprintendenza per i beni artisitci e storici di Roma" the 12 th cent.
	www.icr.arti.beniculturali.it /Sito_rel_02/sclemente4.htm (497 words)

	San Clemente
		After the dark mysteries of San Clemente's lower levels, we are almost overwhelmed by the brilliant gold and jewel-like colors of the basilica's apsidal mosaic.
		Clement and Ignatius; Arnolfo di Cambio's thirteenth-century wall tabernacle with a portrait of Boniface VIII; and above all, Masolino's early fifteenth-century frescoes (presently under restoration) in the chapel of St. Catherine of Alexandria.
		On one wall of this courtyard a wall plaque signed by Pope Clement XI (1702-15) exults that "This ancient church has withstood the ravages of the centuries," a curious reminder that at that time the twelfth-century structure was assumed to have been the same described by St. Jerome in the year 392.
	www.premier.net /~Italy/clemen.htm (2025 words)

	Basilica di San Clemente - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The basilica of San Clemente is a complex of buildings in Rome centred around a 12th century Roman Catholic church dedicated to Pope Clement I.
		The new church was dedicated to Pope Clement I, a 1st century Christian convert and a contemporary of Titus Flavius Clemens.
		The current basilica was built in 1108 after the original church was burned to the ground during the Norman sack of the city in 1084.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Basilica_of_San_Clemente (586 words)

	The basilica of St. Clemente (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The primitive basilica of San Clemente (now underground) was built in the second half of the 4th century within a Roman "domus" of the 3rd century.
		The most ancient remains of the intricate archaeological structure of San Clemente are those of rectangular construction, the size and use of which are, at least in part, unknown.This Roman building is beneath the main part of the lower church and marked off by large, ashlared blocks of tufa with internal partitions in "opus mixtum".
		Today there are 17 columns in the lower basilica: 7 of the original 8 in the north colonnade, 5 of the original 8 in the south colonnade, 2 of the original 6 on the west side of the four-sided portico, and 3 of the original 4 of the entrance.
	www.underome.com /eng/sub/30.php (4112 words)

	san Clemente basilica: a treasure in the underground Rome
		This wondeful basilica is actually three churches superimposed one upon the other, with massive stonework and piles of masonry from 3 distinct roman epochs.
		Through the early Middle ages, saint Clemente Church remained one of the most prominent of all the city's Christian shrines.Then in 1084 came the Norman sack of Rome: Robert Guiscard burned all the public buildings from the Lateran to the Capitol hill.
		Even the pavement of san Clemente is a masterpiece of art and a perfect example of the cosmatesque marble floor, laid out in geometric patterns.
	www.romanguide.com /romereligious/basilica-of-san-clemente.html (412 words)

	Rome Basilica San Clemente
		The oldest level is thought to be the titulus Clementis, one of the first parish churches in Rome, and probably belonged to the family of Titus Flavius Clemens, consul and martyr and a contemporary of Pope St Clement.
		The property was taken over by the clergy of S Clemente, who filled it in and built an apse to the church.
		Pope Clement XI (1702-1715) had the church restored, with Carlo Fontana as the architect.
	www.italyhotelsearch.com /romesanclemente.htm (327 words)

	The Pontifical North American College - Station Church Guide
		Legend has Clement banished to the Crimea by Trajan, where he was thrown into the sea with an anchor tied around his neck.
		The Basilica of San Clemente is one of the original twenty-five parish churches (tituli) of Rome.
		William Henry Cardinal O’Connell, Archbishop of Boston and fifth Rector of the Pontifical North American College (1895-1901), was Titular of San Clemente from 1911 to 1944.
	www.pnac.org /station_churches/church_days/wk2d2.htm (648 words)

	Basilica di San Clemente - Chiese di Roma
		La basilica è dedicata a Clemente, terzo pontefice della storia, [88-97 d.C] che secondo la leggenda dopo esser stato esiliato in Crimea fu gettato nel Mar Nero legato a un'ancora.
		Basilica Superiore: L'ingresso è formato da un protiro del XII° secolo che immette in un quadriportico con colonne ioniche.
		Basilica Inferiore: Si raggiunge dalla sagrestia attraverso una scala decorata da frammenti di sculture provenienti dalla basilica del IV° secolo.
	www.romecity.it /Sanclemente.htm (1518 words)

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		The early basilicas were all constructed on private land on the outskirts of town, most outside the city walls (fuori le mura), and their exteriors were highly austere, even plain, so as not to attract attention.
		San Clemente plays its role in the urban fabric of Rome: it defines the street edge, and is recognizable as a church.
		The Tabernacle at San Clemente sits on the altar in the Chapel of the Rosary to the south of the main Sanctuary.
	www.marcantonioarchitects.com /essay_san_clemente.html (3893 words)

	San Pietro Basilica - Rome-Tourism your online guide to Rome
		A statue of Saint Peter holding the key to the city marks the entrance to the basilica and recalls the historical event that gave birth to this religious monument.
		Standing in the square, it is almost impossible to grasp the basilica in its entirety; the monumental nature of its size stretches beyond the limits of human vision.
		The basilica's interior is also connected with the church's subterranean level, which is best described as an underground necropolis.
	www.rome-tourism.com /tourist-guide/Routes/San-Pietro-Basilica (1244 words)

	A Forgotten Saint: Unearthing San Clemente's, Remembering St. Petronilla's Legacy, By Elizabeth Lev
		On June 3, San Clemente, one of most interesting churches in the city, organized a concert in its 12th-century atrium to celebrate the 150th anniversary of its excavations.
		Climbing up the narrow mildewed stair from the lowest level of San Clemente, one is forced to recall the first moment the Christians came out from underground and were able to step into the light.
		The elegant Basilica of San Clemente still stands today, and the splendid décor was enhanced by the magnificent concert held to celebrate the Church's constant commitment to stand by its flock through persecutions, disasters and destruction.
	www.jknirp.com /sancle.htm (1637 words)

	Basilica di San Clemente - Rome, Italy
		Apse of the upper church of San Clemente.
		The Basilica di San Clemente (Basilica of St. Clement) is an early Christian basilica in Rome dedicated to Pope St. Clement (d.
		The main, upper church of San Clemente is one of the most richly decorated churches in Rome.
	www.sacred-destinations.com /italy/rome-san-clemente.htm (1527 words)

	ROME GUIDE - CHURCHES AND BASILICAS IN ROME
		The piazza of the basilica is characterized by the ellipsis of Bernini's portico, while the façade, with the balcony of the Pope's blessing in the center, has a portico with five entrances, including the Holy Door (opened only Holy Years).
		The present-day basilica is the result of the suggestive uniting of the basilica erected by Honorius III in the 13th c.
		Rebuilt in the form of a basilica in 1491, this church is famous for its façade by Pietro da Cortona (1658-62).
	www.tassoni.it /guide/churches-basilicas.htm (2542 words)

	Pagans, Christians, Emperors, and Saints: Architectural Innovation in the Basilica of San Clemente (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In many respects, the ancient site of San Clemente is an ideal case study: the strata capture aspects of Roman history, architectural theory, and religion as disparate as Constantine's contributions to Rome, the form of the Roman house and basilica, Mithraism, and early Christianity.
		As an architectural space, the ancient church of San Clemente encapsulates the transition from early Christian worship in the private Roman house to that in the basilica.
		What is more, the adoption of the basilica provided a sense of status and legitimacy that arose both from the incorporation of the form and the degree to which it was used throughout the city.
	www.humnet.ucla.edu /lateantique/gradconference/meinking.html (667 words)

	A2Z Languages ~ Rome ~ Italy ~ Churches And Basilicas ~ Study Italian
		San Marco was the national church of the Venetian community in Rome.
		Today the Basilica is in one of the busiest areas of Rome, close to the Railway Station.
		In 1646 Pope Innocentius 10th assigned Borromini with the renovation of the basilica interior, but wanted the floor of the main nave and the ceiling to be preserved.
	www.a2zlanguages.com /Italy/Rome/rome_basilicas.htm (1321 words)

	Mirabilia Urbis Tours -- Walking Tours of Rome
		San Clemente is about halfway between the Colosseum and the basilica called Saint John in Lateran.
		In 1857, the Domincan Friar Mullouly who lived in the monastery at San Clemente (or Saint Clement) followed a hunch and started excavating beneath the "modern" church, which dates to the 1200s.
		The two sites, San Clemente and the Domus Aurea can be visited together on the same day or be seen separately.
	www.rome-tours.com /sanclemente.shtml (283 words)

	School crest
		San Clemente is named after the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, the resting place of the relics of St Clement.
		The words San Clemente are Spanish, reflecting the national origin of the Dominican Order who opened this school in Mayfield in 1916.
		The crest is backed by the Cross of Aza, the family symbol of St Dominic's mother.
	sanclemente.mn.catholic.edu.au /our_school/schoolcrest.htm (266 words)

	San Clemente Vacation Rentals
		Archeologists have found traces of human occupation on the San Clemente Island dating back 10,000 years, a remarkable figure for an island 55 nautical miles (102 km) out to sea, but consistent with results on other Channel Islands.
		The Basilica of San Clemente is a complex of buildings in Rome, Italy centered around a 12th century Roman Catholic church dedicated to Pope Clement I. The site is notable as being an archeological record of Roman architectural, political and religious history from the early Christian era to the Middle Ages.
		The new church was dedicated to Pope St. Clement (San Clemente in Italian), a 1st century Christian convert and a contemporary of Titus Flavius Clemens.
	www.artistbooking.com /trips/181/san-clemente-vacation-rentals.html (868 words)

	Basilica of San Clemente
		Clement, the third pope after St. Peter and a victim of Diocletian's persecution.
		After this disaster, Pope Pascal II decided to inter the ancient basilica and to use it as the foundation of a new church, narrower than the original but following its essential layout.
		The side entrance to the church is on Via San Giovanni, the street along which the popes used to travel.
	www.romaviva.com /Colosseo/san_clemente_eng.htm (327 words)

	Basilica San Clemente Roma
		The completed basilica survived until about 1100 AD when it was found that the building was unsafe and should be abandoned.
		The fourth-century basilica was then filled in with rubble to the top of its pillars and on this foundation a replica of the old basilica was erected.
		Ten years later, because of religious persecution in Ireland, the basilica and convent of San Clemente, together with those of San Sisto Vecchio, were granted to the Irish Dominicans who have continued to administer the basilica, live their religious life and continue the excavations they first started in 1857.
	www.basilicasanclemente.com /history2.htm (275 words)

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		One is of St. Clement's exile and death, another of Sinnius, Prefect of Rome, blinded when coming to arrest his wife attending Mass here.
		Christ is on a Triumphal arch with Saints Peter and Clement and their boats, and the river of Paradise is depicted flowing from the Cross.
		Under Emperor Trajan, St. Clement, 4th Pope of Christendom, was martyred by drowning in the Black Sea, after being tied to an anchor and thrown overboard.
	web.tiscali.it /romaonlineguide/Pages/eng/rcristiana/sCH2y7.htm (701 words)

	A Jacobite Gazetteer - Rome - Convento di San Clemente
		One of the Irish Dominicans, John Brown, was confessor to James and one of the few witnesses of James' wedding to Princess Clementina Sobieska at Montefiascone; Brown lived at San Clemente from 1725 to 1726.
		In 1744 the Prince of Wales (later King Charles III) visited the Dominicans of San Clemente "before leaving Rome for Scotland when they entertained him in their garden".
		On April 8, 1766, the then prior of San Clemente, Patrick Kirwan, was deposed and sent into exile by the Dominican General; a week previously, on April 1, he had, contrary to the pope's decree, received King Charles III with royal honours at the Convent of San Sisto.
	www.jacobite.ca /gazetteer/Rome/SClemente.htm (660 words)

	Rome For Free - A traveler's guide to Rome's churches from St. Peter's Basilica to San Clemente, with about 3,000 ones ...
		The Capital of Christendom and most magnificent basilica on Earth is a late Renaissance/early baroque masterpiece of architecture and decoration.
		Its sheer dimensions are staggering--614 feet long, 145 feet high in the aisle soaring to 435 feet inside Michelangelo's dome (which is itself 138.6 feet acrss) --but everything is done to scale, so those six-foot cherubs frolicking around the bathtub-sized holy water stoups do appear to be baby-sized until you look more closely.
		This 11th century church's 12th century apse mosaic with its Tree of Life motif, the chapel just to the right of the entrance frescoed in the 15th century by early Florentine master Masolino, and the massive 6th century marble schola cantorum taking up much of the nave are worth the trip in of themselves.
	www.reidsguides.com /eff_rome_ch.html (1185 words)

	ICR Cantiere San Clemente (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Sotto il suo pontificato fu edificata, sulle strutture interrate della prima basilica, la chiesa superiore che fu poi modificata e decorata in forme barocche tra il 1715 e il 1719 da Carlo Fontana sotto il pontificato di Clemente XI.
		Nella basilica superiore l'Istituto Centrale per il Restauro ha progettato ed eseguito il restauro dei famosi affreschi di Masolino da Panicale nella cappella Branda Castiglione e, in collaborazione con la Soprintendenza per i la Beni Artistici e Storici di Roma, quello dei mosaici del catino absidale del sec.
		La Basilica inferiore e i resti dei sottostanti edifici di epoca romana sono da alcuni anni oggetto di studio da parte di una apposita commissione istituita dal Ministero per i Beni Culturali e Ambientali.
	www.icr.arti.beniculturali.it /Sito_rel_02/sclemente2.htm (374 words)

	St. Clements Undergrounds
		The oldest building is composed by several rooms with a barrel vault, made in a wonderful tufo opus-reticulatum; it is probably that this building was part of the Rome’s mint that later it was moved to Capitolin arx by Domiziano, as it is written in some Adrian incriptions foud nearby the building.
		The necessity of attending Church services brought to the establishment of a big meeting-room, that it was transformed, in the IV century A.D. into a basilica with an apse at the deep and divided into three naves by a row of columns.
		The studies inside the basilica have recently found to the identification of a paleochristianic baptistery and a fresco with Madonna an her Child.
	www.romeguide.it /FILES/visite/sanclemente_eng.htm (469 words)

	Rome Apartments: Colosseum View 1: apartment location - area of Rome
		The apartment is located in the historic center in Rome close to the important Basilica of San Clemente and halfway up via San Giovanni in Laterano, (n.
		The complex of San Clemente actually consists of a 12th century basilica, which was built on top of a 4th century basilica which was, in turn, built on 1st century Roman buildings.
		San Giovanni is the cathedral in Rome founded by Constantine in the fourth century.
	www.dolceroma.it /bb-rome-g-map.htm (740 words)

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