Humm. In 325 A.D there were multiple synods in the Middle East that did not accept the Bishop of Rome as anything but a puppet for the Emperor of Rome. Note : Do not pick at the stain. But, I climbed in honest faith my prayers were heard on each step by the Holy Trinity! and theres over 7 billion of us. Arthur. Theres no way to prove that the blood stains are/are not Jesus, thus called FAITH. Just like Christianity. The stain has already set, so the goal here is to avoid damaging the carpet fibers under and surrounding the dried blood. For me this was an interesting experience and a time to think about life etc. As I said I respect your believes and you should do the same to anyone else. Thankfully, there are loads of common household items you . It takes about 20 minutes to get to the top where there is a beautiful mosaic of Jesus to greet you. The New testament is basically a confirmation of the Old Testament, where Jesus confirms the scriptures. From old plans it appears that they led to a corridor of the Lateran Palace, near the Chapel of Saint Sylvester, and were covered with a special roof. So just because its not in the bible, that automatically seems it as not true, or didnt happen? out of it. In regards to the Holy steps in Rome, I do not have to explain an article in Wikipedia. But when the restoration workers removed the wood, they found deep divots in the center of the steps. Next to the Scala Sancta is the Basilica San Giovanni Laterano which compares favorably with St. Peter's . On that time they were affraid of losing the power. Therese of Lisieux. Also, when Jesus said at the last supper: do this in memory of me he wasnt saying it for nothing, then or now. And caring for others. View all posts by ivarfjeld, One thing everyone should never forget in their life time is that IT IS NOT BY WORKS, BY GRACE WE ARE SAVED. On my free time I went back and did it again because I felt called to climb once more. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scala_Sancta. Ellen, I agree with you, I worship Jesus, his teachings and sacrifice. Just because you praise and glorify the God Almighty in different ways, traditions, and sayings makes you no more or less of a Christian. Well, your sister could also make a pilgrimage to Lourdes in France, the miraculous fountain drink. but its influence over society as a whole remains, in the form of Constantines oppressive, sadistic church. The Chapel of San Lorenzo (Sancta Sanctorum) The first private papal chapel, the Chapel of San Lorenzo is known as the Sancta Sanctorum (Holy of Holies) because it houses a reliquary said to contain the bones of at least 13 saints. and this blood is STILL visible after 1977 years (give or take?)? The Scala Santa Devotion. I pray for the author and naysayers here. Think about it. Cola kissing three spots marked with a cross said to be stained with droplets of Christ's blood. God is the only judge in this matter. They absolutely hate anything that comes from the Catholic Church. Nine years shorter in Purgatory. Like so many religious sights, the building is closed for at lunchtime. Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. Purgatory is itself a totally un-Biblical concept that is a construct of the RCC (and one strongly suspects that it was made up in order to sell indulgences). The Holy Stairs, or Scala Sancta are Part of a Religious Pilgrimage in . Some of his brothers in arms were crucified by Roman scum, yet there is no religion based upon Oenomaus, Gannicus, Crixus, or Spartacus. People still walk on their knees on those 30 odd steps as a mark of Jesus sacrifice for mankind. 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He took the carved Asherah pole he had made and put it in the temple, of which the LORD had said to David and to his son Solomon, In this temple and in Jerusalem, which I have chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, I will put my Name forever. In the Middle Ages the Scala Sancta was part of the Lateran Palace, near the Chapel of St. Sylvester. I KNEW then I was called to return and climb them the second time BY JESUS! Pilgrims ascend the Scala Sancta on their knees on Easter Sunday, 2019 . As a result, visitor numbers during this time increased threefold from the usual, and long lines formed at the entrance. He taught from the Torah in the synagogues. Jesus said that he (or she) whom the Son sets free is free indeed! But dont try to convince me that Christ is a fraud as Jewish did more than 2000 years ago. pull the other one-its got bells on. Trusting fully in doing what is just [1] The stairs were, reputedly, brought to Rome by St. Helena in the 4th Century. Scala Santa - Hallwylska museet - 107539.tif. Rinse off with a drop of liquid detergent mixed into cold water. Let it soak for approximately 4 hours. Nowadays, the Scala Sancta is one of the most popular points of pilgrimage among Christians, because climbing the 28 steps on their knees grants the pilgrims a full indulgence of their sins. . On 11 August 2015, the Apostolic Penitentiary granted a plenary indulgence to all who, "inspired by love", climbed the Stairs on their knees while meditating on Christ's passion, and also went to Confession, received Holy Communion, and recited certain other Catholic prayers, including a prayer for the Pope's intentions. Pois tambm eu te digo que tu s Pedro, e sobre esta pedra edificarei a minha igreja, e as portas do inferno no prevalecero contra ela; While some individuals believe in the authenticity of Jesus relics, others doubt their validity.For instance, the sixteenth-century philosopher Erasmus wrote about the proliferation of relics, and the number of buildings that could be constructed from wooden relics claimed to be from . 00185 Roma. first of all your views are incredibly biased. Oliger, L. (1912). Before that was just word of mouth or orally passed on..which TRADITION!! that even our so called brilliant people cannot figure out.today. I've . Prepare fresh working Giemsa stain in a staining jar, according to the directions above. Tit 3:4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Savior toward man appeared, That was their crime. I dont need your answer. love to all What a very sad scenario these graphic pictures show. Tit 3:6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior; How come after everything He did we still have people like you, question Him? You can, for instance, use kitchen paper towels to gently dap the blood stain. +39 06 77 26 641. People dont go to the stairs to worship and praise the stairs. Since Pilate washed his hands of Jesus, would it not be reasonable, that someone would have cleaned up the mess in the staircase? (see 2 Timothy 3:16) The Hebraic and early Christian mindset would be that these stairs represent rank idolatry. Heliga trappan - Hallwylska museet - 107538.tif. Rinse the area with cold water until all the hydrogen peroxide has rinsed out. My Savior wants to be your Savior too. He is my savior. Dont blame them fully Richard! very well said,I love my protestant friend as God wants us too.But I get tired of the hacking on my catholic faith. If youd like to leave a decent comment, respectfully disagreeing that is fine. "The moment we saw what was underneath, the idea came to open them publicly for the devoted, even for a brief period and for what is possible, obviously, for the conservation of the marble.". . Are there holly staires all around the world? [1] . I pray you find faith instead of your need to debunk what is precious to others. The Israelis would probably sell it for $10 billion or so. We are all son of one God. It is said that orange light in the room of the dying helps the awareness-principle to maintain consciousness so that it would "Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs)". Take a clean, stiff . The keys to the Church were given to St. Peter, where the The story behind the uncovering of Rome's Scala Santa, exposing the original marble steps for the first time since 1723, at one of the oldest and most revered sites in history. Joel 3:20 This is the interpretation of Scripture through a man-made lens (made up of the Pope and former popes when they speak/spoke Ex Cathedra from the chair infallibly and the teachings of Bishops through the years including all the councils and tradition). That is why we believe in Sola Scriptura and so should you. How do you transport a staircase? A very precious way to pray in a difficult way. And yet Jesus passes his sole authority and command to his disciples!! Martin Luther hated Jews and believed they should be persecuted and their personal property confiscated. Inside St. Anthonys Chapel lies a piece from the Crown of Thorns, a tooth of St. Anthony of Padua, and more than 5,000 other verified relics, or remains, of saints from around the world. Ivarfjeld, Lori Tripoli is the editor and publisher of Bashful Adventurer. Finding the Basilica of the Holy Stairs: Address: Piazza di S. Giovanni in Laterano, 14, 00185 Roma RM, Italy. That is not what Jesus said. Thank you, SJ. Believed to have been walked up by Jesus before his judgement at the hands of Pontius Pilate, the Scala Sancta (the stairway's name in Latin) is said to have been stained by Jesus's blood when he . If you forget to care for a bloodstain right away, have no fear! It does NOT matter if you are Catholic or Protestant. The feeling you get while climbing them is almost breathtaking and it feels extremely holy. Such a powerful verses to say what Jesus is. Using a cloth or sponge, dampen the stain with water. Step 3: If any stain remains, apply some detergent directly on the stain and wash . Praise God, for your faith-filled insights! Your monthly donation will help our team continue reporting the truth, with fairness, integrity, and fidelity to Jesus Christ and his Church. But I do believe that there are a lot of things that enrich our lives, make us better people, I believe those who see the Stairs as something sacred and venerable, they should be totally free to feel that way. This staircase in Rome is religious fraud. Most importantly, HELEN MADE CHRISTIANITY THE OFFICIAL RELIGION OF ROME IN 325 AD. God Bless you my friend. And prayer comes extremely easily. I respect that. Protestants criticise all earthly creations but put so much importance in their cathedrals. Use Baking Soda. Walt, "But, going forward with the uncovering of the steps, we realized that it is nothing more than a sign of the use, of the consumption, of the pilgrims who went up on their knees," he explained. Jesus Himself (in John 3:14) refers to the bronze snake as a type (or SYMBOL) of His Crucifixion for the healing of sinners unto eternal life. This is a site where English has to be used. Now, the stairs were somehow magically transported whole and undamaged by demolition from Jerusalem to Rome by Constantines mother? If the Stair are not real, but a fraud?? The stairs, which are near the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, were first opened to the public more than 400 years ago by Sixtus V. In 1724, Servant of God Benedict XIII covered the Holy Stairs in wood for their protection, since the marble had already begun to be worn down significantly by pilgrims over the prior century, Violini explained. For common use, the staircase is flanked by four additional staircases, two on each side, constructed circa 1589. Its a set of stairs, thats all, whether Jesus walked up them or not its still just a set of stairs ! Lori Tripoli. Step 2: Soak in cold water with an enzyme detergent 1 for 30 minutes or longer. Not a few popes are recorded to have performed this pious exercise; Pius IX, who in 1853 entrusted the Passionist Fathers with the care of the sanctuary, ascended the Holy Stairs on 19 September 1870, the eve of the entrance of the Piedmontese into Rome. The Stairs reputedly were brought to Rome by Saint Helena in the fourth century. You can walk there from the Colosseum, or take a bus (numbers 85, 87, 850, 117). Apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide directly onto the stain. God could have provided many paths to Him. The Pope and his children, has created their own religion with a Jesus copy in the center. Helen converted to Christianity and had a great deal of influence over her son, Roman Emperor Constantine the Great. Continue to dab the stain with . Before being removed, the wood encasing the steps had squares cut out where pilgrims could reach down to touch the marble. The Catholic Encyclopedia, "Rome's 'Holy Stairs' uncovered for the first time in 300 years", "Steps Jesus walked to trial restored to glory", "The Holy Stairs: Pontifical Shrine of the Scala Santa, Rome: Decree", "Pictures from Italy, by Charles Dickens", "Kreuzberg Bonn made by kirasystem | kreuzberg-bonn e.v. Rom, Italien - Hallwylska museet - 104736.tif. Faith is forever. The Scala Santa, or Holy Stairs, which are believed to be stairs trod by Jesus on the day of his trial and death, have closed for a year for restoration. Note 1: Satellite spatter are small drops of blood that are distributed around the perimeter of a drop or drops of blood and were produced as a result of the blood impacting the target surface. "As long as the restoration of the wood is not finished, and it is not covered, it will be possible on the part of the faithful to climb to the top on one's knees," he said. this was, presumably, the same woman who identified the BURNING BUSH in Sinai. This is a very common misunderstanding. He died for my sins and yours Elle, and to believe that other beliefs would make the world a better place if we respect them is a lie. While entertaining, they are the devils substitute for joy. In the Middle Ages they were known as Scala Pilati, the Stairs of Pilate. I am a believer in Christ Jesus but not all the nonsense that surrounds him. Today, the Scala Sancta leads to the Sancta Sanctorum, the first private papal chapel which is known as the Holiest of Holies due to the numerous relics secreted there none of which have been seen since the early 16th century. When in the year 1589 pope Sixtus V destroyed the old papal palace to build a new one, he ordered that the Scala Santa be moved . Give me YHVH Gods Word/Torah any time. [6] In the Middle Ages, they were known as "Scala Pilati" ("Stairs of Pilate"). He is my God, he is my King. Two of the most . In other words, the Christian religion is essentially a historical religion, as in the Old Testament: the God of your fathers Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. If it gives people comfort why condemn it. The others were Sola Gratia (by grace alone) Sola fide (through faith alone) Solo Christo (in Christ alone) Sola Scriptura (by the teachings of Scripture alone) Soli Deo Gloria (to the glory of God alone). But there has always been a Church of true Messianic Baptists, that rejects the falsehood of Rome. This chemical breaks down proteins in the blood stain, making it easier to remove. Apply unflavored meat tenderizer. If people want to honor a relic, who is to judge? Pius VII on 2 September 1817 granted those who ascend the stairs in the prescribed manner an indulgence of nine years for every step. More RCC mumbo jumbo. How can it be Christian then, Jesus didnt say follow a pope, an intererpter for his word, kiss, pray, pay to heaven or reduced rate to purgatory why are followers of Christ following the world? Holy Father remains Rome! Even if Jesus hadnt actually set foot on those particular steps, wouldnt the fact that thousands of Catholics have rediscovers or immensly strengthened their faith while on those very steps make it a very holy place?? I did not feel that heaven is nearer but I did feel the history and shared the peace of those around me for the time I was there, escaping the stresses of the outside world for a short while. It consists of twenty-eight white marble steps, now encased by wooden steps, located in a building which incorporates part of the old Lateran Palace, located opposite the Basilica of Saint John Lateran. I have spammed a couple of your messages. Isaiah 43:10,11 You are My witnesses, says the Lord, And My servant whom I have chosen, That you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He. It is with love that Christians say this, because an eternal hell is a horrible place. Jesus did not redeem mankind in the presence of Pilate, and any penance in such a staircase that will redeem the dead Catholics from purgatory is not-Biblical non sense. Jesus, who knew the heart of Peter, was not saying that Peter, the movable and unstable stone, would be the immovable rock upon which the Church would be built. Rom 6:9 Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes. Step 1: Flush fresh blood in cold water as soon as possible. [11], As part of the ceremonies opening the Holy Year in 1933, Cardinal Francesco Marchetti Selvaggiani, Vicar of Rome, led a crowd of hundreds in mounting the steps on their knees. What About Scala Sancta Blood Stains? I do not know what I am until the Judgement. When I pray I can some boldly before the throne of Mercy to find grace in the time of need. And I have a bridge to sell you, its located in fuckin Brooklyn. When the Angel told her that she would give birth to the Son of God through the power and overshadowing of the Holy Spirit she said, My soul does magnify THE LORD and I rejoice in God MY SAVIOR. Our human minds cant possibly comprehend things like Jesus can. Humanity remains enslaved by tyranny, and a mass revolution is long overdue. But Rome fell, as all oppressive and haughty civilizations eventually do, (Take note of this, my fellow Americans!) Maybe Roman Catholics who are offended by those of us who speak about the lies of the RCC should do some research into the RCC system of worship. Im really sorry to say this so bluntly, but this is breathtaking ignorance. Explain that.. All authority is given to Messiahs followers as the Body of Messiahthe Church wherein resides the Holy Spirit (see John 14:16-18). Website of the Sanctuary. Uh huh. We are talking about the The Scala Santa, or Holy Staircase, Rome? (1913). There is little evidence of the origin of the steps but the Romans definitely had the ability to transport them, just check out the Egyptian obelisk in the nearby basilica of Dan Giovanni. There is no words in the Bible, about Jesus being dragged in a staircase in the Governor`s palace in Jerusalem. [10] Pope Pius VII on 2 September 1817 granted those who ascend the Stairs in the prescribed manner an indulgence of nine years for every step. I do not pray to Mary. Do not trust what men saygo to the Scriptures yourself and search out these things! When Sixtus V in 1589 destroyed the old papal palace and built the . How can this be since the Bible teaches Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God? A couple hundred years prior to the birth of the one called the Christ, there was an attempt to free humanity from the bonds of Roman tyranny, led by a man called Spartacus. This past week I googled it to make a long distant visit. Here in the US, our country just over 2 centuries old, dont grasp the reality of excavated lands bearing artifacts that have been there Two-Thousand years. Directionality of Angle of Impact Follow Jesus not stairs or silly relics. What makes you think theyre in Paris? IT WAS NEVER INTENDED TO BE WORSHIPED AS HAVING ANY POWER IN ITSELF. Not a dead person that performs miracles. And the plenary indulgence is 7 years, not nine. Maybe it isnt the stairs of Christ, but it is the Faith IN Christ that I climbed both times. During this time, pilgrims may ascend the marble steps on their knees. Natalie is a food and travel writer who has been living in Rome full time since 2010. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people both now and forevermore. Through a protective crystal covering, even today one can see and appreciate the stains of the blood shed by Jesus. Change). HILE traveling in Italy it was our good fortune to fall in with our esteemed friend, Dr. Jobson, a Wesleyan brother well known to fame as a preacher of the gospel, and known also to his numerous friends as an artist of no mean order. Perhaps the RCC could purchase the Via Dolorosa from the Israelis? 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