guy Posted May 9, 2023 Report Share Posted May 9, 2023 (edited) The Pantheon, originally a Roman pagan temple, now hosts celebrations for Pentecost, which marks the Holy Spirit descending on the Apostles and Jesus' followers in Jerusalem (Acts 2:1-31). This event occurs 50 days after Easter. Red rose petals represent the Holy Spirit's arrival. Quote Firefighters fearlessly climb the 43-meter high dome of the Pantheon. They assemble this time not to extinguish but to light the Pantheon with the fire of 24 kg of the rose petals. The faithful stand below as they fall, evoking the descent of the Holy Spirit. Edited May 25 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caesar novus Posted May 10, 2023 Report Share Posted May 10, 2023 (edited) I've mentioned this before, but don't miss the chance to try rose petal gelato or better yet sorbetto in Italy. I usually have visited in May, so maybe they mainly offer it this month. Walk around the right hand side of Pantheon and continue past it's rear almost a block. I think it shows up in google maps. Their gelato seems less flavorful than others in neighborhood, so also look for rose elsewhere. In Cefalu Sicily I had rose petal gelato that just launched my tastebuds into orbit. It was on the main square with twin towers: Edited May 10, 2023 by caesar novus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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