In Christian archeology, a titulus is one of a set number of Early Christian churches (collectively known as "the tituli") built round the edges of the city of Rome, which were ascribed to patrons, whose names often identified them: The facade of Santa Barbara dei Librai, one of the many churches of Rome. ... Nickname: The Eternal City Motto: SPQR: Senatus PopulusQue Romanus Location of the city of Rome (yellow) within the Province of Rome (red) and region of Lazio (grey) Coordinates: Region Lazio Province Province of Rome Founded 21 April 753 BC Mayor Walter Veltroni Area    - City 1,500 km²  (580 sq mi...

"they received the name tituli, from the name of the founder
or proprietor who held the property in custody for the Church".^[1]

The most ancient text which alludes to a titulus of this kind is the fourth century defense of Athanasius against the Arians. By the end of the fifth century the Liber Pontificalis recognized 25 tituli. Three more were added in the twelfth century. (3rd century - 4th century - 5th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 4th century was that century which lasted from 301 to 400. ... Athanasius of Alexandria (also spelled Athanasios) was a Christian bishop of Alexandria in the fourth century. ... Arian may refer to one of the following. ... (4th century - 5th century - 6th century - other centuries) Events Rome sacked by Visigoths in 410. ... The Book of the Popes or the Liber Pontificalis is a major source for early medieval history but was also met with intense critical scrutiny. ... (11th century - 12th century - 13th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 12th century was that century which lasted from 1101 to 1200. ...

In Roman Catholicism, the holder of one of these churches is a "titular". Such holders were initially by tradition native-born Romans (of high social standing). The first church in Rome to have a non-Italian titular was Santi Quattro Coronati: Dietrich of Trier was appointed titular in 975 by Pope Benedict VII. That basilica was originally Titulus Aemilianae, drawing its name in characteristic fashion from its foundress, who doubtless owned the extensive suburban Roman villa whose foundations remain under the church and whose audience hall became the ecclesiastical basilica. First courtyard with the guard tower. ... The city of Trier (Latin: Augusta Treverorum; French: ; Luxembourgish Tréier; Italian: ; Spanish: ) is situated on the western bank of the Moselle River in a valley between low vine-covered hills of ruddy sandstone. ... Events Coronation of King Edward the Martyr Births Deaths July 8 Edgar of England Categories: 975 ... Benedict VII (born in Rome, the son of David, and previously Bishop of Sutri; died 983) belonged to the noble family of the counts of Tusculum. ... St. ... Aemilius (fem. ... The Roman Empire contained many kinds of villas. ... St. ...

See also

• List of Titular Churches in Rome - A list of present titular churches and their holders

This is a list of titular churches in Rome. ...

References

1. ^ Catholic Encyclopedia 1908:

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