Today is the commemoration of the dedication of the Basilica of St John the Lateran in Rome. The Basilica of St. John the Lateran is the mother church of the bishop of Rome a.k.a the Pope.
HIstory:
The Archbasilica of John the Lateran or also known as the Archbasilica of the Most Holy Saviour and Sts. John the Baptist and the Evangelist at the Lateran, was consecrated in 324 AD. The land used for the construction of the basilica is from the Family of laterani. It was built by the order of the emperor Constatntine. At first it was only dedicated to the Savior of the World, Jesus Christ on Nov 8 ,318 but after how many years, Pope Sergius III dedicate it also to St. John the baptist and Pope Lucius II also added John the evangelist.
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| St.John the Baptist |
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| St. John the Evangelist |
Now The Archbasilica of St. John the Lateran is use to be the titular church of the Bishop of Rome also known as the Pope. Last Corpus Christie, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the mass here and also lead the procession outside the church. Even though the Church of the Lateran was built outside Rome, still it was consider as Rome’s property.
For the Pope:
We all know that the church of the Lateran is dedicated to the bishop of Rome or the Pope, so now let take this opportunity to pray for our Holy father.
V. Let us pray for our Pontiff Benedict.
R. May the Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
Let us pray.
O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful, look mercifully upon Thy servant Benedict, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church: grant him, we beseech Thee, that, by word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, he may attain everlasting life. Through Christ, our Lord.
R. May the Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
Let us pray.
O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful, look mercifully upon Thy servant Benedict, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church: grant him, we beseech Thee, that, by word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, he may attain everlasting life. Through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
VISIT this Site for a free virtual tour, to the Archbasilica of St. John the Lateran http://www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/san_giovanni/vr_tour/index-en.htmll
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