Martin M. Miles' photos with the keyword: Philastrus

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, this large crypt was built under that basilica. This crypt was built using materials from Roman ruins, so none of the pillars here match. Some of the pillars developed cracks - and so got reinforced by a metal ring.

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, this large crypt was built under that basilica. This crypt was built using materials from Roman ruins, so none of the pillars here match. They all differ.

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, this large crypt was built under that basilica. This crypt was built using materials from Roman ruins, so none of the pillars here match. They all differ.

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, a large, still existing crypt was built under that basilica. The inner diameter of "La Rotonda" is 19,80m. The ambulatory around is 5,50m wide. The presbytery was erected over the old crypt. It was completed in the late 15th century. Some glass windows are in the floor of the transept, as there are still parts of the former basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. Here is a mosaic, depicting a flock of sheept, hat is probably 6th/7th. century. Following the information given, the message is: Syrus diac(onus) h(unc) l(ocum) t(essellavit) c(um) s(uis) What translates to "Deacon Syrus and his family donated this place/mosaic"

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, a large, still existing crypt was built under that basilica. The inner diameter of "La Rotonda" is 19,80m. The ambulatory around is 5,50m wide. The presbytery was erected over the old crypt. It was completed in the late 15th century. Seen here is a kind of transept. On the left is the stair leading up from "La Rotondo". The right arch opens to the central apse. Some glass windows are in the floor of the transept, as there are still parts of the former basilica Santa Maria Maggiore.

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, a large, still existing crypt was built under that basilica. The inner diameter of "La Rotonda" is 19,80m. The ambulatory around is 5,50m wide. Walking around the ambulatory, I found this carving. It may well be a spolia taken from an older building and reused here in the 11th century. I have no idea, what is depicted here. Four dancing snakes? A pan flute? A walking cane?

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, a large, still existing crypt was built under that basilica. The inner diameter of "La Rotonda" is 19,80m. The ambulatory around (from wehere this photo was taken) is 5,50m wide. The circle opens to the presbytery, erected over the old crypt in the 15th century. Behind the altar (right) stairs lead up to the presbytery and down to the crypt.

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, a large, still existing crypt was built under that basilica. The inner diameter of "La Rotonda" is 19,80. The ambulatory around it is 5,50m wide. The circle opens to the presbytery in front, erected over the crypt.

The "Duomo Vecchio" (aka "Concattedrale invernale di Santa Maria Assunta", "La Rotonda") is a large circular structure erected on the site of a prior basilica in the first half of the 11th century. This basilica ("Santa Maria Maggiore") was built within the 6th century. When the relics of Saint Filastrio (aka "Saint Philastrius"), the 6th bishop of Brescia and a preacher against the Arians, were transferred to Brescia in 838, a large, still existing crypt was built under that basilica. The diameter of "La Rotonda" is 38,00m. The ambulatory, seen left and right, is 5,50m wide, what means, die inner diameter is 19,80m.