The christian catacombs of Rome

The new edition of this book was produced for the Holy Year 2025 and has the motto Pilgrims of Hope. To mark the occasion, the number of Roman catacombs open to the public has been increased. They are among the most significant testimonies to early Christianity and are also the site of numerous martyrs graves. They are important stations on the jubilee pilgrimage. This book is the fourth edition of a comprehensive publication on the Christian catacombs of Rome in four languages, presenting the current results of international catacomb research in a clear, comprehensive and up-to-date manner.