This byzantine icon, known in latin as salus populi romani, is an ancient symbol of rome. In front of the main altar there is a beautiful statue of pope pius ix by ignazio iacometi. The sancta maria salus populi romani icon history of the icon sancta maria salus populi romani is the name given to an icon portrait painting of a saint in rome of. Luke paints the salus populi romani oil on panel, 16, in the museum of the basilica. Moreover, salus is the first in the series of deities mentioned by macrobius as related in their. Pope francis holy mass salus populi romani 20180128. Salus populi romani, meaning protectress literally health of the roman people is the. Miraculous crucifix ruined at pope francis urbi et orbi.
Visit to the salus populi romani in the basilica of saint mary major. However, it has been in marys roman church since 590, during the papacy of st. Their shrines aedes were very close to each other on two adjacent hilltops of the quirinal, the collis mucialis and salutaris respectively. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. This byzantine icon of the madonna and christ child holding a gospel book. That until from rome info video channel at youtube gets subscribers, it will not be able to broadcast the nightly prayers live. Prayer for peace with maria salus populi romani, or, why this is a big deal september 7, 20 by brian flanagan in church, mary, pope francis, prayer, vatican. Salus populi romani is among the most famous and venerated marian icons and, as is wellexpressed by its very name, is particularly venerated by romans who, with trust invoke her protection in various moments of daily life and in especially critical moments. Visit to the salus populi romani in the basilica of saint mary major, act of veneration of mary immaculate in piazza di spagna and homage to. Salus populi romani vino con vista adventures of the. It pairs every prayer of the luminous mysteries of the rosary with gorgeous religious art. Salus populi romani is also said to be the source of the title mater ter admirabilis mother thrice admirable used for the blessed virgin mary within the schoenstatt marian movement.
Salus populi romani protectress of the roman people by m. Visit to the salus populi romani in the basilica of. The icon of the salus populi romani, recounted by pious tradition to have been painted by st. From the basilica of saint mary major holy mass presided by pope francis on the feast of the translation of the miraculous image of our lady salus populi romani. Media in category salus populi romani the following files are in this category, out of total.
The baroque transformation of the salus populi romani. This byzantine icon of the madonna and christ child holding a gospel book is kept in the borghese pauline chapel of the basilica of saint mary major. Christ on the sea of galilee visually similar work. The salus populi romani madonna in the world authors. Salus populi romani wood plaque this byzantine icon of the blessed virgin mary holding the child jesus is a copy of the highly venerated ancient image of mary that hangs in the basilica of st. Its history stretches back to its arrival in rome in the year 590 under pope st. Mary major, in rome and dates back to before the year 590 ad when it first arrived in rome. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Salus publica populi romani definition of salus publica. Pope paul v is buried in the borghese chapel with the salus populi romani icon of the virgin. Salus populi an american political and cultural blog.
The icon of santa maria salus populi romani an ancient title meaning saint mary, health of the roman people dates back to early christian and, some even say, apostolic times. Rome, 1747, 112ff wolf, salus populi romani, 37ff richard. The centuriesold icon salus populi romani protectress, or health, of the roman people is one of the most popular images of the virgin mary in the city of rome and throughout italy. Salus populi romani, meaning protectress literally salvation or health of the roman people is the title given in the 19th century to the byzantine icon of the madonna and child, reputed to date to early christian times, in the borghese or pauline chapel of the santa maria maggiore basilica in rome. Visit to the salus populi romani in the basilica of saint mary major, act of veneration of mary immaculate in piazza di spagna and homage to our lady of the miraculous medal in the basilica of santandrea delle fratte, 08. Salus populi romani by gerhard wolf, 1990, vch acta humaniora edition, in german. The salus populi romani icon at santa maria maggiore. The sancta maria salus populi romani icon history of the icon sancta maria salus populi romani is the name given to an icon portrait painting of a saint of the blessed virgin mary holding her son jesus. Salus populi est suprema lex translates to let the good of the people be the supreme law.
People line up to observe the pilgrim cross of the world youth day and the byzantine icon of the virgin mary salus populi romani protector of the roman people in the parish of our lady of guadalupe, in panama city, panama, 26 december 2018. In 1605, pope paul v borghese 16051621 was elected to the pontificate and it is to him that we owe this chapel, known as either the borghese or pauline chapel. Salus populi romani, meaning protectress literally salvation or health of the roman people is the title given in the 19th century to the byzantine icon of the madonna and child, reputed to date to early christian times, in the borghese or pauline chapel of the 5th. Like many of the icons of the madonna in this pose and style.
The renowned marian icon of the salus populi romani returns to its former glory. Christ is holding a book in his left hand, presumably a gospel book. The image is greatly venerated by the people of rome and by pope francis himself who, before each of his trips. The image has since long been considered a true portrait. Deep within the papal basilica santa maria maggiore in rome and resting within the borghese chapel therein is the marian icon shown at upper left, salus populi romani. Some scholars also claim some inscriptions to sancus have been found on the collis salutaris. According to legend, pope gregory i processed an icon now known as the salus populi romani in order to halt a plague epidemic then. Popes homily for feast of translation of salus populi. It is one of the icons believed to have been painted by the apostle luke.
The byzantine icon of salus populi romani was also processed through rome by pope gregory i in 593 for an end to. Restoration of the 17th century salus populi romani icon at st. It is the ancient title of the icon of our lady see at the top of this article. Most hodegetria images depict marys right hand pointing to christ. Salus populi romani protectress, or more literally health or salvation, of the roman people is a roman catholic title associated with the venerated image of the virgin mary in rome. It was also used by eminent personalities in politicolegal history such as john locke and francis bacon. The sancta maria salus populi romani icon history of the icon sancta maria salus populi romani is the name given to an icon portrait painting of a saint in rome of the blessed virgin mary holding her son jesus. Salus populi romani in lower case and protectress, or more literally health upper case, as is usual in byzantine or salvation, of the roman people is a roman catholic title associated with the venerated image of the blessed virgin mary in rome. Salus populi romani has had a significant role in papal celebrations and prayers for centuries, beginning with its reception from constantinople by pope gregory the great on the banks of the tiber river. Salus publica populi romani synonyms, salus publica populi romani pronunciation, salus publica populi romani translation, english dictionary definition of salus publica populi romani. Luke the evangelist, welcomes all who come before her with her maternal gaze. Salus populi romani in the cappella paolina in the basilica of santa maria maggiore, rome. A detail of an century copy of the icon of the salus populi romani protectress of the roman people. Salus populi romani, is latin, for the salvation of the roman people.
In the salus populi romani, marys right hand crosses over her left in a gentle embrace of the child. But instead of pointing to the christ child as in the hodegetria, the virgins right hand rests over the childs lap. Salus populi romani is a roman catholic title associated with the venerated image of the virgin mary in rome. Salus populi romani, meaning protectress literally salvation or health of the roman people is the title given in the 19th century to the byzantine icon of the madonna and child, reputed to date to early christian times, in the borghese or pauline chapel of the santa maria maggiore basilica in. Salus populi romani protectress and health of the roman people and between your offspring and hers. Salus populi romani translation from german into english. The pope is kneeling in contemplative prayer while gazing at the relic of christs manger from bethlehem. Salus populi romani was the centerpiece of the colloquium marianum in ingolstadt, in 1604. Restoration of the 17th century salus populi romani icon.
Mary is depicted as the woman who looks to the people, drawing. The second picture at left is baldassare croces st. Popes homily for feast of translation of salus populi romani marian icon when mary is in the home, the devil does not enter january 28, 2018 11. Pius v processed through rome with the icon in 1571, praying the rosary and asking marys intercession for the christian naval fleet.
The name of the icon can be translated into english as blessed mary, protectress, or health, or salvation of the people of. Prayer for peace with maria salus populi romani, or, why. The original painting is kept in the major basilica of santa maria maggiore in rome. After a long and difficult work of restoration that lasted several months, according to losservatore romano, the salus populi romani icon has returned to its place in the basilica of st. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Thucydides, austrian parliament, viennaflickr image. The child blesses the viewer with his right hand and holds a book in his left. A detail of an 18th century copy of the icon of the salus populi romani protectress of the roman.
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