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  1. Callixtus and his community at the beginning of the III century.
    The eventful life of Callixtus (slave, unsuccessful banker, sentenced to hard labour, deacon and pope) in the Church of origins.

  2. The persecutions of the Christians.
    History of the Persecutions, from Nero to Diocletian, waged by the Roman Authorities, by the people and the intellectuals.

  3. The Popes of the Callixtian Complex.
    The history of the Church of Rome witnessed by the Martyr and Saint Popes of the III century.

  4. Living in eternity.
    The Christian concept of death and of life after death, compared with the pagan belief.

  5. Prayer, hope and devotions.
    Aspects of the Christian spirituality - the devotion to Our Lady.

  6. The "breaking of the bread" (fractio panis).
    The symbol of the Eucharist in the Catacombs of St. Callixtus and of Priscilla.

  7. Baptism as Resurrection.
    The ancient rite of Baptism expresses the Christian death to sin and the re-birth to a new life.

  8. The grace of being forgiven.
    The frequent picture of the cock, that recalls Peter's denial, asserts the will of forgiveness in the primitive Church.

  9. Martyrs in the Church.
    Martyrs as Witnesses and Teachers of the Faith

  10. History of the catacombs of St. Callixtus

  11. Passing on the faith (catechesis) in ancient times

  12. Community – in life and death
    Why the Christians would excavate the catacombs

  13. Print excerpt in English from the book: Voci dal profondo
    From the book of Rainer Korte: "Voci dal profondo, Meditazioni sulle Catacombe cristiane di Roma"

  14. Married and Family Life - Memories on Tombstones of early Christians
    From: Antonio Baruffa, "The Catacombs of St. Callixtus. History – Archeology – Faith".

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