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The Constantinian order of St. George
The Constantinian order of St. George, which owns the Chiesa Magistrale Santa Maria della Steccata, has ancient origins that go back to the Militia of the Emperor Constantine, which was created to defend the labarum with the sign of the cross following the victory over Maxentius at Ponte Milvio (312).
The first official mention of this Order in Italy dates back to 1551, when Pope Julius III, with his "Quod Alias" Bull in favour of the family of Angeli Comneno, granted the dignity of Grand Master to Andrea and Angelo Comneno. They claimed that their dynasty descended directly from Constantine the Great. |
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There is something for every visitor in the display of the artistic heritage of the Constantinian Order. Its richness and variety touches upon various areas of interest: |
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