The new edition of this book was produced for the Holy Year 2025 and has the motto 'Pilgrims of
Hope'. To mark the occasion the number of Roman catacombs open to the public has been
increased. They are among the most significant testimonies to early Christianity and are also
the site of numerous martyrs' graves. They are important stations on the jubilee pilgrimage.
This book is the fourth edition of a comprehensive publication on the Christian catacombs of
Rome in four languages presenting the current results of international catacomb research in a
clear comprehensive and up-to-date manner.
