Royal Destination:Santi Michaele e Magno - the Frisian Church - in Rome
One of the most beautiful churches in Rome is without no doubt the
Santi Michaele e Magno in Rome. Perhaps this name doesn't say
anything to you, but it is better known as the Friezen church in Dutch.
The Church is dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel and Bishop
Saint Magnus of Anagni.
The Santi Michaele e Magno is located on the northern slope of
Palazolo Hill in Rione Borgo near the Vatican in Rome.
It is the national church dedicated to The Netherlands.
Some history
From the 8th. century Frisian pilgrims regularly visited Rome. At the
same time a colony of Frisians was living there.
The Scola of Frisians was first mentioned by Pope Leo III's return to
Rome in 799.
In 845, the Frisians defended the Old St. Peter's Basilica against a
Saracen invasion.
Its patron was St. Michael the Archangel, who liberated Rome from the
Plague and it was a favoured Saint during the Lombard Kingdom of
Italy.
In 1446, Pope Eugene IV gave the Frisians the right of the church.
On 22 June 2017, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and
Queen Máxima visited the Frisian Church in Rome. The same day
the Dutch royals visited the Vatican.
So there still are strong ties between the Frisian Church in Roma and
the Frisian and Dutch community.
A visit
Although, I'm Belgian, it was very nice to visit this lovely and rather
unknown church. I received this 'must see tip' from Oscar Meijer.
I took these pictures in december 2017.
Santi Michaele e Magno in Rome. Perhaps this name doesn't say
anything to you, but it is better known as the Friezen church in Dutch.
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| Frisian Church in Rome, Italy |
The Church is dedicated to Saint Michael the Archangel and Bishop
Saint Magnus of Anagni.
The Santi Michaele e Magno is located on the northern slope of
Palazolo Hill in Rione Borgo near the Vatican in Rome.
It is the national church dedicated to The Netherlands.
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| Frisian Church in Rome Outside |
Some history
From the 8th. century Frisian pilgrims regularly visited Rome. At the
same time a colony of Frisians was living there.
The Scola of Frisians was first mentioned by Pope Leo III's return to
Rome in 799.
In 845, the Frisians defended the Old St. Peter's Basilica against a
Saracen invasion.
Its patron was St. Michael the Archangel, who liberated Rome from the
Plague and it was a favoured Saint during the Lombard Kingdom of
Italy.
In 1446, Pope Eugene IV gave the Frisians the right of the church.
On 22 June 2017, King Willem-Alexander of The Netherlands and
Queen Máxima visited the Frisian Church in Rome. The same day
the Dutch royals visited the Vatican.
So there still are strong ties between the Frisian Church in Roma and
the Frisian and Dutch community.
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| Frisian Church interior |
A visit
Although, I'm Belgian, it was very nice to visit this lovely and rather
unknown church. I received this 'must see tip' from Oscar Meijer.
I took these pictures in december 2017.
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| Frisian Church Rome |
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