Rather He said that his believers would be persecuted and killed. Which really bothers me about people calling these stairs a fraud. The Holy Stairs Jesus 'climbed before being sentenced to crucifixion' are unveiled after 300 years as pilgrims flock to see marble steps 'stained with Christ's blood' Scala Sancta, or the Holy . I climbed them last week having been brought up a catholic but am pretty much lapsed. The notion that we must work off sin in purgatory (or have our relatives buy our way out of it by buying an indulgence) totally undercuts the teaching of the free gift of salvation. Next to the Scala Sancta is the Basilica San Giovanni Laterano which compares favorably with St. Peter's . It is still idolatry to ascribe spiritual power to themremember, Catholics say that climbing them is supposed to knock off time in purgatory? GranmaMayr. When I have more time to write, Ill discredit your theory on Christ not having to walk up Stairs prior to Pontious Pilot washing his hands and sealing Christs fate to Crucifixion. You are not as smart as you think. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. "[13], Charles Dickens, after visiting the Scala Sancta in 1845, wrote: "I never, in my life, saw anything at once so ridiculous and so unpleasant as this sight." Why, and when did God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob changed his mind, and moved from Jerusalem to the Vatican? So just because its not in the bible, that automatically seems it as not true, or didnt happen? Rom 6:8 Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: In the hours after evening Mass of the Lord's Supper on Holy Thursday, a few pilgrims in Rome make their way to the Church of Saint Praxedes, home to a fragment of stone alleged to be the pillar upon which Jesus was scourged. Note: Do not rub as this might increase the blood stain. What you believe does not mean you are right or wrong. by C. H. Spurgeon. The stairs brought me a deeper understanding of faith during prayer and they really did when I found the history of them. It is said that orange light in the room of the dying helps the awareness-principle to maintain consciousness so that it would Your monthly donation will help our team continue reporting the truth, with fairness, integrity, and fidelity to Jesus Christ and his Church. 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. Seems like the original intent of this site was to simply provide an avenue for those wishing to spread lies about Catholics. May we only claim in God we trust. People who serve Lord Jesus of the Bible, with all their heart, soul and strength. How can this be since the Bible teaches Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God? In the Middle Ages the Scala Sancta was part of the Lateran Palace, near the Chapel of St. Sylvester. But, I climbed in honest faith my prayers were heard on each step by the Holy Trinity! Jesus Christ said, I am the way, the truth and the life. If you get to Rome, tour the San Calista catacombs, youll see what I mean. Theres no doubt in my mind the stairs are a fraud, as most religious relics are, but you act like the romaans couldnt have moved these steps without resorting to black magic. Share our resources,and ask not what religion it goes to. Give me YHVH Gods Word/Torah any time. The marble under the wood has not been seen since then, he stated, and their "re-uncovering" during the end of Lent and Easter is a "highpoint.". Please makes short comments, and follow the debate at the concerned article. The Israelites by Hezekiahs day were worshiping the bronze snake. [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. [5] In early 2018, a restoration of the frescoes began, causing the Scala Sancta to be closed for over a year. Mysticism appeals to religious impulses that humans are prone to have. The Lateran Palace used to be the residence of the Popes before the Avignon Exile and is now used as the Museo Storico Vaticano which is a museum of the history of the Papal . Through the glass covers you can still see some stains of blood left by Jesus on this staircase, as tradition says. . Jesus did the hard part. He built altars in the temple of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.. Thanks 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. The stain has already set, so the goal here is to avoid damaging the carpet fibers under and surrounding the dried blood. They are located next to a church which was built on ground brought from Mount Calvary. John Calvin, the Church of England and Rome burned, drowned, tortured in the most ungodly of ways, men, women .children,. Every day: 6.30 - 18.30 (summer 19.00) infoscalasanta@gmail.com. The Vatican reeks of power and control. It houses two surviving parts of the old Lateran Palace. Pedro assim se tornou o primeiro papa da igreja catolica. Take a clean, stiff . Rinse off with a drop of liquid detergent mixed into cold water. There were also glass cases protecting spots believed to have marks of the bloody footprint of Christ. Thats if you accept the premise that CHristianity is a historical religion. The original Scala Santa, also known as "Holy Stairway" is the staircase which Jesus ascended during His Passion while proceeding to Pilate's pretorium. The fact is the Steps, Golden Gate, The Dome and many other symbols of faith give comfort to many people who are not a threat to anyone. Break Out the Enzyme Cleaner. It is also simple. Finally Pius X, on 26 February 1908, granted a plenary indulgence to be gained as often as the stairs are devoutly ascended after confession and communion. I find it rather sad that people cannot leave others to their beliefs. 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. Now, the stairs were somehow magically transported whole and undamaged by demolition from Jerusalem to Rome by Constantines mother? Hmmm And Muslims get 72 virgins if they martyr themselves, which does not mean blowing themselves up in order to kill a bunch of innocents, though some have twisted their interpretation to such meaning. I know my rant has not much to do with a staircase supposedly stained with divine blood, but one must observe the bigger picture. I do not know what I am until the Judgement. [1] Este edifcio incorpora parte do antigo Palcio Laterano e os degraus, protegidos por uma moldura de degraus de madeira, levam . To PRAY! I discovered this site about an hour ago. The Holy Stairs are held to be those which led to the praetorium of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem, and which Christ would have ascended on his way to the trial before his Crucifixion. What happen to your faith!!?? The Pope and his children, has created their own religion with a Jesus copy in the center. Amen. If you do leave a filthy comment, you will be spammed from this site. Grab a clean white cloth, and start sponging the stain with the liquid cleaning solution. . pull the other one-its got bells on. The truth is the truth. I have several autoimmune diseases which made it very difficult for me, yet, climb again I did. Access to tepid water (tap water from the faucet is fine) A small bucket or bowl to hold water. Imitations of the Scala Sancta were erected in several locations and indulgences were often attached to them: This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain:Herbermann, Charles, ed. Scala Santa, Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano, Rim, Italija. As you plan to . Pilgrims ascend the Scala Sancta on their knees on Easter Sunday, 2019 . The romans transported 13 giant obelisks from Egypt to Rome even before the staircase was transported, so the staircase would be a much easier task than those obelisks. This is a site where English has to be used. [8] In 1724, Pope Benedict XIII covered the marble stairs in wood for their protection, since the marble had been significantly worn away by the many pilgrims ascending the stairs over time. 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 . I myself dont particularly believe * 7 9 * years plenary indulgence, for what is time to God? Read your Bible and leave the priests, pastors, reverends, doctors. And yes, you can skip long lines to the Colosseum or any famous museum. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. When the New Testament cannon was put together and closed, the Roman Catholic Church did not control the Christian World. Through a protective crystal covering, even today one can see and appreciate the stains of the blood shed by Jesus. 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). Let us as human beings do what we can to honor the earth for as long as we can,and the best way that we can, the universe,and praise God,helping each other in the process. (see John 17:17) Those who are not part of the Body have no authority, in this age, to teach anything as coming from G-d. On the other hand, this authority is granted to ALL who follow the truth as presented by the Spirit of Truth (remember, He is there to guide us into all truthJohn even teaches in 1 John 2:27 that we have no need of earthly teachers because we have the Holy Spirit). The stairs lead to the Sancta Sanctorum (English: Holy of Holies), the personal chapel of the early Popes in the Lateran palace, known as the chapel of St. Lawrence. There are replicas (holy copies) of these Holy Stairs at Lourdes, France; St. Anne de Beaupre, Canada; Tytuvenia, Lithuania; Abruzzi, Italy; Nasonville, Rhode Island and at St. Patricks. Raised catholic, I was sickened by the enormous wealth I observed when I visited the Vatican. Who the Hell do you think you are??? With you, it seems, a little prejudice is a dangerous thing. You might need something stronger than water for more set-in period stains. The mother of Constantine the Great, it is believed that she restored many sites in the Holy Land and discovered the True Cross, in addition to other relics. My Savior wants to be your Savior too. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the top where there is a beautiful mosaic of Jesus to greet you. Any one who will received Jesus Christ and His gift of salvation by faiththey too will live one day with the King of Kings and the Lord of Lord! YHVH and Yeshua werent about religion but personal relationships with His created children and thats what is most important for all to realize. But there has always been a Church of true Messianic Baptists, that rejects the falsehood of Rome. 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. They were very long. Ive climbed these steps and have had an unexplainable experience. Scala Santa. Well, your sister could also make a pilgrimage to Lourdes in France, the miraculous fountain drink. Try Using Hydrogen Peroxide. By his kindness we are able to present . Judah will be inhabited forever and Jerusalem through all generations. Whether they are truly holy of not doesnt particularly concern me. I did NOTHING to earn or deserve salvation. We are all son of one God. The so-called Sacred Steps in Rome is supposed to be the staircase from Pontius Pilates mansion, on which the Catholics are told Christ was made to walk on his knees, carrying the cross. You can, for instance, use kitchen paper towels to gently dap the blood stain. Besides anything is possible with God. Hours: Open daily from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm. No one comes to the Father except by me. You might be surprised to find that pilgrimages are actually mentioned both in the Old Testament and the New. And I have a bridge to sell you, its located in fuckin Brooklyn. Faith is forever. the general view of religion, giving it a category of If earthly creations are of no consequence to Protestants, and all that matters is you and God then why are all the Cathedrals in England so important to you? It is what you as an individual believe and have faith in. [5], Medieval legends claim that Saint Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine the Great, brought the Holy Stairs from Jerusalem to Rome circa AD 326. The real issue is Rome it self. The Scala Sancta (English: Holy Stairs, Italian: Scala Santa) are a set of 28 white marble steps located in an edifice on extraterritorial property of the Holy See in Rome, Italy proximate to the Archbasilica of Saint John in Laterano. There is also a plenary indulgence, or the remittance of temporal punishment due to sins which have already been forgiven, attached to ascending the entire staircase. It is for this reason that we will consider it separately, apart from . To use it, mix one tablespoon of ammonia with one cup of cold water. 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. On my free time I went back and did it again because I felt called to climb once more. In God we trust From old plans it can be gathered that they led to a corridor of the Lateran Palace, near the Chapel of St. Sylvester, were covered with a special roof, and had at their sides other stairs for common use. Mix this with an equal amount of cold water, then dab onto the stain. Some of his brothers in arms were crucified by Roman scum, yet there is no religion based upon Oenomaus, Gannicus, Crixus, or Spartacus. The Holy Stairs have been closed for over a year for restoration of the frescoes on the walls surrounding the steps and leading up to a once-private papal chapel, the Church of St. Lawrence. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the top where there is a beautiful mosaic of Jesus to greet you. Id just like to know why their authenticity is questioned. this was, presumably, the same woman who identified the BURNING BUSH in Sinai. 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. 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. INVENTED!!!! 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. But when Luther arrived at the top he could not suppress his doubt, "Who knows whether this is true? People arent saying that black magic happens and youre suddenly healed from everything. This past week I googled it to make a long distant visit. Let it soak for approximately 4 hours. Therese of Lisieux. Actually it basically comes down to this: John 8:24 Therefore I said to you that you will die in your sins; for if you do not believe that I AM He, you will die in your sins.. After that, I am a Baptist by denomination. ~St. (The bronze snake that Hezekiah destroyed was surely authentic.) Dont blame them fully Richard! Ivar, you said, This staircase in Rome is religious fraud. How do you know this? Certainly an experience I wont forget. There is enough ignorance to go around whether Protestant, Catholic, Jewish or what ever here. The New testament is basically a confirmation of the Old Testament, where Jesus confirms the scriptures. Apply a small amount of hydrogen peroxide directly onto the stain. This is truly a moving experience you share with other pilgrims. The stairs remained covered until 2019, when the protective wood covering was removed and the marble exposed following restoration work. Well, first off, I had never heard of said stairs before reading this, but maybe thats because I wasnt raised Catholic Boy, the Catholics sure love their dogma, dont they? 2 Thess 2:15: Stand firm and hold fast to the Traditions you were taught, whether by an ORAL STATEMENT or by a letter from us., Phil 4:9: Keep on doing what you have learned and received and HEARD and SEEN IN ME. I did feel a connection to my upbringing but a word of caution, do this late in the day and not at the start like I did as its pretty hard on the old knees and I certainly felt the pain for a couple of hours afterwards walking around Rome. This staircase in Rome is religious fraud. One way, One Path, Jesus Christ, Gods only begotten Son. Alternately, a partial indulgence may be gained for every step climbed while meditating on the Passion of Christ. out of it. 3. She grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, and has a degree in English from Truman State University in Missouri. [3], Climbing the Holy Stairs on one's knees is a devotion much in favour with pilgrims and the faithful. But I am not a Baptists that believes only Baptists will be in heaven. Rub the stain, or use a brush to . Scala Sancta, (HOLY STAIRS), consisting of twenty-eight white marble steps, at Rome, near the Lateran; according to tradition the staircase leading once to the praetorium of Pilate at Jerusalem, hence sanctified by the footsteps of Our Lord during his Passion.The historians of the monument relate that the Holy Stairs were brought from Jerusalem to Rome about 326 by St. Helena, mother of . Apply unflavored meat tenderizer. It is not my first time to go to see this web site, i am visiting this website dailly and take good facts from here daily. I believe giving relics and things of this earth any holy power or honor is idolatry, and the desire of such is tied to our pagan past. No where in the Bible does it say Scripture ALONE or Sole Authority!! According to tradition, the stairs, known as the "Scala Sancta," were part of Pontius Pilate's palace in Jerusalem and brought to Rome in 326 by St. Helen, the mother of Roman emperor Constantine . The feeling you get while climbing them is almost breathtaking and it feels extremely holy. Professor Avni was the Head of Archaeology Survey of Israel. Clean Stains with Vinegar. Well, being Catholic since birth Ive learned there are quite a few folks out there who do not share the same interpretation of scripture as Catholics do. 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 . STEP 1: Use a stiff brush to break up the dried blood. I do not particularly believe in the power of the Dome or the Golden Gate in Jerusalem but I respect those who do. Thats what led me back to climb again. 1985 years ago. In the Middle Ages the Scala Sancta was part of the Lateran Palace, near the Chapel of St. Sylvester. If respecting, believing, and using the Holy Steps brings one person closer to God, brings one person peace, let them do it. but its influence over society as a whole remains, in the form of Constantines oppressive, sadistic church. For centuries, the Scala Santa has attracted Christian pilgrims who wished to honor the Passion of Jesus. The Holy Stairs, or Scala Sancta are Part of a Religious Pilgrimage in . 1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons. Lori Tripoli. 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). The Holy Stairs -- known in Latin as Scala Sancta -- have been covered with wooden planks for 300 years, but for the next two months, their original marble is exposed following an extensive . How to use meat tenderiser powder to remove a bloodstain. You are free to ask questions linked to my article. Im Protestant, and I crawled up each step and said each prayer and believed each prayer and have faith in God alone. "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. Monseigneur Binet devant la 'Scala Sancta' Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, France le 27 juillet 1935. 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. I will have to spam you, if you continue to write in Portuguese. The Lateran Palace is located in proximity to the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, the cathedral church of Rome. 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