where: Via Giulia, 64
getting there: a short walk from Piazza Navona/bus #40 or 64 from Termini Station
One of the many churches on Via Giulia is the church of San Biagio della Pagnotta, the national church of Armenia. The church is dedicated to Saint Blaise the Armenian bishop who was martyred in the 4th century and patron saint of throat disease, choking and wool workers.
getting there: a short walk from Piazza Navona/bus #40 or 64 from Termini Station
One of the many churches on Via Giulia is the church of San Biagio della Pagnotta, the national church of Armenia. The church is dedicated to Saint Blaise the Armenian bishop who was martyred in the 4th century and patron saint of throat disease, choking and wool workers.
The church was first built in the 12th century, in 1730 it was rebuilt and then in 1832 the interior was striped and completely remodeled.
The church isn't open often but when it is take time to visit the fresco of the Blessed Sacrament Adored by Angels by Pietro da Cortona.
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