Dedication of Saint John Lateran Basilica Quiz

What is the main church of the pope?

• St. Mary Major Basilica

• St. Paul's Basilica

• St. John Lateran Basilica

• St. Peter's Basilica

In which century was the first basilica on the site of St. John Lateran built?

• 3rd century

• 5th century

• 4th century

• 6th century

Who donated the land for the first basilica of St. John Lateran?

• The Medici family

• The Lateran family

• The Vatican

• The Borghese family

Which pope commissioned the present structure of St. John Lateran?

• Pope Innocent X

• Pope Urban VIII

• Pope Clement IX

• Pope Alexander VII

What is unique about the facade of St. John Lateran?

• It is made of gold

• It has 15 colossal statues

• It is the tallest in Rome

• It is covered in mosaics

What rests beneath the high altar of St. John Lateran?

• A statue of St. John

• The remains of a wooden table

• A relic of the True Cross

• The remains of St. Peter

What does the dedication of a church signify?

• A feast for its parishioners

• A day of silence

• A day of fasting

• A day of mourning

What is the spiritual significance of St. John Lateran for Catholics?

• It is the most visited church

• It is the oldest church in Rome

• It is the pope's cathedral

• It is the largest church in the world

What happened to the original structure of St. John Lateran?

• It was converted into a museum

• It was preserved perfectly

• It was moved to another location

• It was destroyed by fire

What is the feast day for the Dedication of St. John Lateran?

• December 25

• November 9

• November 1

• April 15