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The church follows the typical basilican plan, a nave divided from two lateral aisles, in this case by sixteen antique columns with pilasters. Other antique columns have been reused: four support the portico on the left of the nave that leads into the former
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tells that an angel joined the twelve poor men who gathered at the table to partake of
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Richter observes that the technique of pointing to create accurate reproductions was not introduced until about 100 BC, in support of her argument that all three thrones are Roman copies.
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Senekovic, Darko, S. Gregorio al Celio, in: P. C. Claussan, D. Mondini, D. Senekovic, Die
Kirchen der Stadt Rom im Mittelalter 1050–1300, Band 3 (G-L), Stuttgart 2010, pp. 187–213.
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Cardinal-Priests of Santi Andrea e Gregorio al Monte Celio
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type. The sculpture soon came into the possession of the
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A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology
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associated with Gregory the Great is preserved in the
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seven years later. The community was dedicated to the
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17th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Italy
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Ambrogio Bianchi, O.S.B. (8 July 1839 – 3 March 1856)
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Padri Camaldolesi Piazza di San Gregorio al Celio 1,
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