Basilica of St. John Lateran

The Feast of the Dedication of a Church celebrates not only the consecration of a building, but also the holiness of the Christian people called to become "living stones." This rite, rich in symbolism, unites stone and flesh, the visible and the invisible, and renews the spiritual vocation of the Christian community to be the living temple of God.

Celebration of the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, a historical memorial and sign of unity for the universal Catholic Church. Honoring the first Christian cathedral, built by Emperor Constantine in 324, a symbol of living faith and communion among the Churches. An invitation to recognize Christ as the cornerstone and to build a living Church in the hearts of believers. Prayer, meditation, and community engagement to experience this feast in a spirit of unity and hope.