Pope Praying Mary Crowned: statue of Pope Pius IX prays below the high altar and a gilded ceiling to some manger fragments

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Pope Praying Mary Crowned A statue of Pope Pius IX prays below the high altar and a highly gilded ceiling to some manger fragments The walls are colourful 5th century mosaics The apse dome is decorated with a gilded mosaic depicting Jesus crowning Mary Santa Maria Maggiore Rome Italy

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Size: 3387px × 5160px
Location: Basilica di of Saint St Maria Maggiore Rome Italy
Photo credit: © Marshall Ikonography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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