
empires stories
retold from borrowed thresholds
of broken pieces
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Consecrated as a church in the fourth region of Rome since AD 527, the Basilica of Santi Cosma and Damiano situated in the Roman Forum enclosure was originally built in the 6th century (some accounts say the 2nd century). Rebuilt several times over the centuries and its ruins sold off to pay for its refurbishment in 1632, this basilica has served as the “mother church” of the Franciscan Friars of the Third Order Regular since 1512.
Trivia: Although the Corinthian columns and the other embellished portions of the entrance were “lifted” from elsewhere, these bronze doors are original to the building. This “minor” basilica holds the grand distinction as one of the first public churches in Rome.
Many tales have been spun since Medieval times that label this basilica as “The Temple of Romulus.” Experts however remain convinced that there is no evidence to support those stories.
The Emmy Nominated BBC 2020 TV Series “Normal People” filmed its Italy scene in front of the steps to these doors.
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Close-up detail of one side of the Basilica of Santi Cosma and Damiano’s doors below:

Wider angle showing the Basilica of Santi Cosma and Damiano within the context of the Roman Forum complex below (Its small bluish dome and green patina door are in the foreground on the right):

Written for #ThursdayDoors – Dan Antion – @ No Facilities
nice one.
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Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the share. Have a lovely day. Happy Thursday Verma ๐
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Great haiku, Suzette๐โจ
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Happy to hear that you like it Amber. Blessings. Happy Thursday bliss to you!๐
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Love this poem Suzette.
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I am so pleased you enjoyed it Sadje. Many happy returns of the day to you, my friend. Cheers.
**Sorry for the late reply, its catchup up on some other projects-day today for meโ
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Thanks Suzette! No worries, thanks for responding
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Thank you for your kindness Sadje๐
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A door that could tell a tale or two I’m sure!
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Yes! Quite a rich the context to its history… from Roman times on. Thank you for reading Keith. Have a lovely Thursday.
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Thanks again for sharing a delightful and appropriate haiku with some interesting history and excellent photos.
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Always a pleasure Dan, truly. Every door has a story, the ancient ones even more so.
Happy Thursday!
Thank you for your excellent work hosting Thursday Doors. Much appreciate. Happy creating…
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One more door, one more story and one more beautiful haiku! Good one, Suzette!
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Thank you Kaushal for your lovely comments. So very much appreciate my friend. Blessings to you.
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It’s always a pleasure to read you, Suzette! Always welcome ๐
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Thank you๐
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Wonderful, Suzette. Amazing story and haiku.๐
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Thank you Grace for reading and your generosity. Blessings to you. Happy Thursday. May the doors you desire opened, be so!
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You are so welcome. Happy Thursday to you too, my friend. Thank you so much.๐
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Thank you Grace. ๐
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Thank you for providing the contextual information for this door. So interesting!
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So pleased you found value Liz. My pleasure indeed. A topic I enjoy immensely.
Happy Thursday. Blessings to you.
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Thanks, Suzette. I hope you’ve had a good Thursday.
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Thank you. I am indeed. Blessings to you.
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You’re welcome. I’m glad to hear it!
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So fascinating! Great haiku, Suzette!
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Happy that you enjoyed the sharing Shruthi๐
Cheers!๐
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Thank you Jim. Happy Thursday! Blessings๐ณ
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lovely Suzette
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Thank you Michnavs. You are most kind. Happy Thursday. Blessings and bliss to you. Keep on!
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Thatโs a truly stunning door Suzette!
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So pleased that you enjoyed it, Wayne. I like the columns although not original to the door, somehow they seem to draw the eye’s attention straight to the door. Love when doors have that patina.
Have a great day. Cheers.
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Totally agree with you there ๐
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Awesome!
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Great work, Suzette!
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Thank you! I am glad you like the sharing. Have a lovely day. May circumstances change for your highest good.๐
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I love that bronze patina. Beautiful proportions. (K)
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Yes, a lovely sheen. Kudos to them for letting it mature.
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oh the stories of untold secrets in your beautiful poem and pictures Suzette!
Love it!
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Glad you enjoyed the sharing Cindy. Yes, ancient doors have secrests for sure. Have a lovely weekend, my friend. Peace ๐
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Ah, I love the counter play of brokenness and wholeness here, both of equal parts, living inside the other. Those doors are gorgeous! Awesome write, Suzette.
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Thank you Jeff for your lavish insight and meditation.
Indeed, perhaps the triumph is in thriving because of them (broken and wholeness that is).
Have a lovely Friday my friend.
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Wow, Suzette. I loved the haiku and the door was outstanding. My niece and her family have just returned from Italy and went to Rome. It would be amazing. I managed to get to Florence and that was it.
It is very tempting to see Australia as a young country with a short history. However, we have I think it’s the oldest surviving culture here on the planet. We just need to get to know and appreciate it better.
Hp[e you have a great week.
Best wishes,
Rowena
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I agree Rowena our own homeland’s culture and vibrancy to explore is well worth the effort. Travelling is awesome wherever we roam. Thank you for your generous appreciation. Have a great week as well. Cheers.
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I love your poem and the history was so fascinating. Excellent post, thanks for giving us a glimpse of such an old and historic building. โค๏ธ๐ฆ๐
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It is a pleasure. I love doors and the stories surrounding them. So pleased that you like it Joni. Much appreciated.๐
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It is my pleasure. We both love corinthians. Such a blessing to think of what things have gone on between the columns of the first Roman church. ๐ฆโค๏ธ๐ฆ
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Yes, exactly. I imagine all the prayers lifted up there as well. Amen!
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Praise the Almighty Father. ๐น
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Yes, Amen ๐
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We are so lucky and blessed to have our faith. We have Godโs promises. I place my heart in Him even though I know I am unworthy of His love, He loves me anyway. Hope you day is full of love. ๐ฆโค๏ธ๐ฆ
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Yes indeed! Amen to His grace. Thank you for your blessing of love. Blessings to you.
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