This
church is set back from the Via del Corso in the Piazza San Marcello.
A
lovely intimate church, with beautiful artwork, this titular church was
dedicated to Pope Marcellus I. It is said that Pope Marcellus I was imprisoned
on the site.
A
titular church by the way is a Roman church ascribed to a cardinal or priest.
Often these churches were named after the owner or donor appointed by the
church. Before Christianity was legalised in Rome, these churches were private
buildings. The church was destroyed by fire in 1519.
Admire
the reliefs and paintings by artists including Cavallini, Ferrata, Raggi,
Ricci, De Rossi and others.
When
I visited this church, a concert was to be held that evening. I wished I could
have seen it.
Other Roman churches to visit
Other Roman churches to visit
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| Altar of San Marcello in Rome |
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| Crucifix in San Marcello al Corso, Rome |
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| Facade of the Church of San Marcello |
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| Looking towards the altar of San Marcello |
